How To Fix G3587 - Entering a consolidation group is not allowed

G3587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Entering a consolidation group is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to write a record with consolidation group <ZH>&V1&</> in
conjunction with posting level <ZH>&V2&</>. This posting level does not
allow the entry of a consolidation group.

System Response

Cannot write the record

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G3587 - Details

• The SAP error message G3587, "Entering a consolidation group is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Group Selection: The user may be trying to enter a consolidation group that is not permitted for the current operation. This could be due to restrictions set in the system regarding which groups can be accessed or modified.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified consolidation group.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain groups from being entered based on the business rules defined in the consolidation settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Context: The error may occur if the user is trying to enter a consolidation group in a context where it is not applicable, such as