How To Fix G01472 - Cons group &1 is invalid or contains no cons units in period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Cons group &1 is invalid or contains no cons units in period &2

What causes this issue?

Interunit elimination was started for consolidation group &V1&. This
consolidation group is not available in dimension &V3&, or it contains
no consolidation units in the current period (&V2&).

System Response

Interunit elimination can not be executed for consolidation group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01472 - Cons group &1 is invalid or contains no cons units in period &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01472 indicates that there is an issue with a "consumption group" (cons group) in the context of a specific period. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other forms of cost accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Consumption Group: The specified consumption group (&1) does not exist in the system or is not correctly defined.
  No Consumption Units: The consumption group exists, but it does not contain any valid consumption units for the specified period (&2).
  Period Issues: The period specified may be closed or not open for posting, which can lead to the inability to find valid consumption units.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or related settings that prevent the consumption group from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consumption Group:
  
  Verify that the consumption group specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost center accounting) to check the configuration of the consumption group.
  
  
  
  Check Consumption Units:
  
  Ensure that the consumption group contains valid consumption units for the specified period. You can check this in the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  If necessary, add the required consumption units to the consumption group.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check if the period specified in the error message is open for posting. You can do this in the period closing settings of the controlling area.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust your entries to a valid period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the consumption group and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if you suspect there are issues with the setup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific consumption group and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9, KSB1, or KOB1 for checking cost center and internal order postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the consumption group settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.