How To Fix GC204 - Profit center consolidation will be deactivated

GC204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Profit center consolidation will be deactivated

What causes this issue?

You chose a consolidation system other than EC-CS, and up to now,
Profit Center Consolidation has active. The currently active
consolidation system does not support profit center consolidation.

System Response

Profit Center Consolidation will be deactivated.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GC204 - Details

• The SAP error message GC204, which states "Profit center consolidation will be deactivated," typically occurs in the context of profit center accounting and consolidation processes. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue that prevents the profit center consolidation from being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The profit center data required for consolidation may be incomplete or missing. This can include missing profit center assignments or incomplete financial data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up for profit center accounting or consolidation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the consolidation process from being completed successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the consolidation process.
  Period Closing: The financial period may be closed, preventing any further postings or consolidations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the profit center data to ensure that all necessary information is