How To Fix G01528 - 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: 528

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

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to enter a document with a two-sided posting in
consolidation group &V1&. However, this group does not exist in
dimension &V3&, or does not have any cons units in the current period (
&V2&).

System Response

A document cannot be entered.

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 G01528 - Cons group &1 is invalid or contains no cons units in period &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01528 indicates that there is an issue with the consistency group specified in your transaction. Specifically, it means that the consistency group you are trying to use is either invalid or does not contain any consistency units for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Consistency Group: The consistency group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  No Consistency Units: The consistency group exists, but there are no associated consistency units for the specified period.
  Period Issues: The period you are trying to access may not be open for posting or may not have any data related to the consistency group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the consistency groups or the periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consistency Group:
  
  Verify that the consistency group you are using is valid. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP where consistency groups are defined.
  Ensure that the consistency group is active and has not been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Consistency Units:
  
  Go to the consistency group and check if there are any consistency units defined for the specified period. If there are none, you may need to create or assign consistency units to the group.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to access is open for posting. You can check this in the period control settings in SAP.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or select a different period that is open.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to consistency groups and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to ensure that everything is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Check transaction logs or error logs for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for period control) or S_ALR_87012357 (for consistency group reports) to check the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on consistency groups and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.