How To Fix G3685 - Cons unit to &1 = &2 and int. cons type &3 does not exist in dimension &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Cons unit to &1 = &2 and int. cons type &3 does not exist in dimension &4

What causes this issue?

For the operational organizational units &V1& with the characteristic
values &V2& in dimension &V4&, the system is trying to find the
consolidation unit belonging to it for the integrated consolidation
type &V3&. However such a consolidation unit does not exist at the
moment.

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?

Create a consolidation unit in dimension &V4& for the integrated
consolidation type &V3& and the characteristic values entered above.
If in dimension &V4& a consolidation unit already exists, but this is
not yet integrated, this consolidation unit must be integrated
subsequently. In this step you inform the system which combination of
operational organizational units are assigned to the consolidation
unit. You reach the corresponding function via the menu in the
hierarchy maintenance of consolidation groups.
If in dimension &V4& the consolidation unit to the above entered
combination of operational units does not exist, you can have the
system generate this consolidation unit. In this step, both the master
record for the corresponding consolidation unit as well as information
about the operational organizational units are created in the system.
This function is also started form the hierarchy maintenance of
consolidation groups.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3685 - Cons unit to &1 = &2 and int. cons type &3 does not exist in dimension &4 ?

  The SAP error message G3685 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a characteristic or a unit of measure in a specific dimension within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, especially when working with InfoObjects, InfoCubes, or CompositeProviders.
  Cause:
  The error message "Cons unit to &1 = &2 and int. cons type &3 does not exist in dimension &4" suggests that:
  
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the characteristic or unit of measure.
  The internal consistency type (indicated by &3) is not defined or does not exist in the specified dimension (indicated by &4).
  The system is trying to reference a characteristic or unit of measure that has not been properly defined or activated in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject or InfoCube in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the characteristic or unit of measure is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review the Dimension:
  
  Check the dimension specified in the error message (&4) to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics and that they are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the internal consistency type (&3) is defined in the dimension.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all components are correctly linked and that there are no missing or inactive objects.
  If you are using CompositeProviders, ensure that all underlying providers are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the InfoObjects or InfoCubes can resolve inconsistencies. Try re-activating the affected objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may be resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the principles of data modeling in SAP BW can help prevent such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G3685 error message in your SAP system.