How To Fix GC187 - Elimination set & for table & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Elimination set & for table & not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified elimination set was not found.

System Response

Program abort

How to fix this error?

Please check the definition of the IC Eliminations,
and specifically check the
elimination set entered.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.OC27>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC187 - Elimination set & for table & not defined ?

  The SAP error message GC187, which states "Elimination set & for table & not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation or reporting processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined elimination set for a specific table in the consolidation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Elimination Set: The elimination set that is referenced in the process is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the consolidation process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the elimination set.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect entries in the configuration settings that reference the elimination set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Elimination Set:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in the Financial Consolidation module).
  Check if the elimination set is defined for the specific table mentioned in