How To Fix G3684 - Target item &1 for account/cost element &2 does not exist in cons C/A &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Target item &1 for account/cost element &2 does not exist in cons C/A &3

What causes this issue?

For a general ledger account or a cost element, the corresponding FS
item in the Consolidation chart of accounts is defined as follows:
General ledger account or primary cost element
If a group chart of acounts is assigned to the chart of accounts
belonging to it, the defined group account is taken as the target item.
If no group chart of acounts is assigned to the chart of accounts
belonging to it, the system chooses the general ledger account or the
primary cost element as the target item.
Secondary cost element
If a target item is defined in the Customizing of Consolidation for the
secondary cost element, then this is taken.
Otherwise the system uses the secondary cost element itself, as the
target item.
In the present case target item &V1& is not created for initial account
or initial cost element &V2& in consolidation chart of accounts &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3684 - Target item &1 for account/cost element &2 does not exist in cons C/A &3 ?

  The SAP error message G3684 indicates that there is an issue with a target item for a specific account or cost element that does not exist in the specified controlling area (C/A). This error typically arises during processes such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing allocations in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The target item (e.g., cost center, internal order, or profit center) does not exist in the specified controlling area. This could be due to:
  
  The item not being created in the system.
  The item being created in a different controlling area.
  The item being inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the account or cost element may not be correctly set up to allow postings to the specified target item.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that references the target item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the target item (cost center, internal order, etc.) exists in the specified controlling area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., KS03 for cost centers).
  If the item does not exist, create it in the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the account or cost element is correctly configured to allow postings to the target item. This may involve checking the settings in the CO module.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or report that triggered the error for any data entry mistakes. Ensure that the correct target item and controlling area are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or master data setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS03 (Display Cost Center)
  KO03 (Display Internal Order)
  KP06 (Change Plan Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or create the required master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G3684 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.