How To Fix GC123 - Reason & for inclusion in/exemption from consolidation not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Reason & for inclusion in/exemption from consolidation not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC123 - Reason & for inclusion in/exemption from consolidation not defined ?

  The SAP error message GC123, which states "Reason & for inclusion in/exemption from consolidation not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the reasons for including or exempting a particular entity from the consolidation process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined reason for including or exempting a specific entity in the consolidation process. This could be due to a lack of setup in the consolidation settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the entity may not have the necessary attributes or settings defined, leading to this error when attempting to process consolidations.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the consolidation settings, the version being used may not have the required reasons defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Inclusion/Exemption Reasons:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for consolidation in SAP.
  Look for the section related to "Inclusion/Exemption Reasons" or similar terminology.
  Define the necessary reasons for inclusion and exemption as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data of the entity that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the entity has the correct settings and attributes related to consolidation.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Version:
  
  Check if you are using the correct version of the consolidation settings.
  If there are multiple versions, ensure that the one you are working with has the required reasons defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to define inclusion/exemption reasons in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test consolidation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining consolidation settings) or GC10 (for managing consolidation groups).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make these changes has the appropriate permissions to modify consolidation settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC123 error and successfully configure the reasons for inclusion or exemption from consolidation in SAP.