How To Fix G06021 - Organizational change number is ambiguous for unit &2 in group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G06 - SAP Cons - Error Message re. Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Organizational change number is ambiguous for unit &2 in group &1

What causes this issue?

In consolidation groups that are subordinate to the group &V1&, you
entered organizational changes with different numbers &V3& and &V4&
for the first consolidation of unit &V2&. Hence, the system cannot
unambiguously determine the organizational change number for
consolidation unit &V2& in consolidation group &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the organizational change numbers for the first
consolidation of unit &V2& are not ambiguous.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06021 - Organizational change number is ambiguous for unit &2 in group &1 ?

  The SAP error message G06021, which states "Organizational change number is ambiguous for unit &2 in group &1," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration when there is an issue with the organizational change number associated with a specific organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  
  Ambiguity in Organizational Change Numbers: This error usually arises when there are multiple organizational change numbers that could apply to the specified organizational unit. This can happen if:
  
  There are overlapping validity periods for different change numbers.
  The organizational structure has been modified, leading to confusion in the system regarding which change number to apply.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the organizational units or the change numbers, such as missing or incorrectly assigned data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Organizational Management (OM) module can lead to this error, especially if the organizational units and their relationships are not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Organizational Change Numbers: Review the organizational change numbers assigned to the unit in question. Ensure that there is a clear and unambiguous assignment. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or OOM) to view the organizational structure.
  Checking the validity periods of the change numbers to ensure there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the organizational data. This can be done using transaction codes like:
  
  PPOME: To view and manage the organizational structure.
  OOSB: To check for inconsistencies in the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings in the Organizational Management module. Ensure that the organizational units and their relationships are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the problem persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and data in your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), OOM (Organizational Management), and OOSB (Check Consistency).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to G06021 for any known issues or updates that may resolve the error.
  Organizational Management: Understanding the principles of Organizational Management in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to organizational structures and change numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ambiguity causing the G06021 error in your SAP system.