How To Fix G3356 - Length of org unit &1 in cons type &2 and CS org unit &3 is not positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Length of org unit &1 in cons type &2 and CS org unit &3 is not positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3356 - Length of org unit &1 in cons type &2 and CS org unit &3 is not positive ?

  The SAP error message G3356 indicates that there is an issue with the length of an organizational unit in the context of a certain configuration type and a controlling (CS) organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration related to organizational units.
  Cause:
  The error message G3356 is triggered when:
  
  The length of the organizational unit specified in the configuration type is not positive. This means that the system expects a valid length for the organizational unit, but it has received a zero or negative value.
  There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or organizational structure where the organizational unit is defined.
  The organizational unit might not be properly set up in the system, or there could be missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G3356 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the organizational units in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the organizational unit in question (identified by &1) is correctly defined and has a positive length.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Type:
  
  Verify the configuration type (&2) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it references the correct organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Validate CS Organizational Unit:
  
  Check the controlling (CS) organizational unit (&3) to ensure it is properly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Length Settings:
  
  If the length of the organizational unit is incorrectly set to zero or a negative value, update it to a valid positive length.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to organizational unit configuration and controlling area settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX02 (for maintaining organizational units) or OX19 (for controlling area settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on organizational units and controlling area configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the G3356 error message in your SAP system.