How To Fix GC193 - Preparation for profit center consolidation activated. See long text!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Preparation for profit center consolidation activated. See long text!

What causes this issue?

Profit center consolidation is only possible in EC-MC.
Marking "Profit Center consolidation" activates preparations for Profit
Center consolidation in the operational systems, even if FI-LC or
RF-KONS are given as the current consolidation system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC193 - Preparation for profit center consolidation activated. See long text! ?

  The SAP error message GC193, which states "Preparation for profit center consolidation activated," typically occurs in the context of profit center accounting and consolidation processes. This error indicates that the system is set up to perform profit center consolidation, but there may be issues with the configuration or data that need to be addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The profit center accounting may not be properly configured. This could include missing settings in the controlling area or profit center settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are preventing the consolidation process from proceeding. This could include missing profit center assignments or incorrect data in the relevant tables.
  Activation Status: The error may indicate that the preparation for profit center consolidation has been activated, but the necessary prerequisites have not been met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profit center accounting is correctly configured in the controlling area.
  Verify that all necessary settings for profit center