How To Fix G01161 - Consistency check is not active (see global system settings)

G01161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Consistency check is not active (see global system settings)

What causes this issue?

You want to check the breakdowns and maybe even make breakdown
corrections for transaction data. This function is presently
deactivated.

System Response

The function can not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Activate consistency checking in the <DS:TRAN.CXB3>Global System
Settings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G01161 - Details

• The SAP error message G01161, which states "Consistency check is not active (see global system settings)," typically indicates that the consistency check feature in the SAP system is not enabled. This feature is important for ensuring data integrity and consistency across various modules and processes within the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the consistency check functionality has been disabled in the global system settings. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to disable consistency checks for performance reasons or due to specific business requirements.
  Transport Requests: Changes made through transport requests may have inadvertently altered the settings.
  User Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to enable the consistency check.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G01161 error, you need to enable the consistency check in the global system settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in