How To Fix G3608 - Several Cons documents were found for some FI documents

G3608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Several Cons documents were found for some FI documents

What causes this issue?

Normally exactly one documnet is updated in Consolidation for every
document in Financial Accounting. However, for some FI documents
several follow-on documents exist in Consolidation. These could result
from subsequent posting of FI documents in Consolidation with the
option "Preliminary check" deactivated. These additional documents
produce differences between the general ledger and the Consolidation
ledger.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3608 - Several Cons documents were found for some FI documents ?

  The SAP error message G3608, which states "Several Cons documents were found for some FI documents," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) when there are inconsistencies or multiple entries related to a particular financial document. This can happen during processes such as document clearing, reconciliation, or when trying to post a new document that references existing ones.
  Causes:
  
  
  Multiple Consignment Documents: The error often arises when there are multiple consignment documents linked to a single financial document. This can happen if there are multiple postings or transactions that have not been properly cleared or reconciled.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or incorrect references between financial and consignment documents.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the SAP system related to consignment processing may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in document handling.
  
  
  User Errors: Manual entries or incorrect postings by users can lead to