How To Fix GC346 - IC Eliminations not defined for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 346

• Message text: IC Eliminations not defined for document type &

What causes this issue?

An elimination rule has not been entered for the document type
specified.
The version entered in the elimination rule does not correspond to the
version for IC Eliminations. The "IC Eliminations" program is run
using the consolidation version. In the Versions table, a version for
IC eliminations is assigned to the consolidation version.
The period does not correspond.
The fiscal year of the elimination rule is used as the default year,
but the exact period must be addressed.

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

Peculiarities of non-annual consolidation:
The rules for IC eliminations are read using the period indicator in
table "Valid Periods." If the non-annual consolidation uses different
procedures than the year-end consolidation, then the period indicators
for the non-annual entries are also different than the one for the end
of the fiscal year.
An elimination rule must be defined for every period indicator used.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC346 - IC Eliminations not defined for document type & ?

  The SAP error message GC346 indicates that intercompany (IC) eliminations have not been defined for a specific document type in the system. This error typically arises during the consolidation process when the system attempts to eliminate intercompany transactions but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the intercompany elimination settings for the specified document type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be set up for intercompany eliminations.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to intercompany transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC346 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the section for Financial Consolidation.
  Look for the settings related to intercompany eliminations.
  Ensure that the document type in question is properly configured for intercompany eliminations.
  
  
  
  Define Intercompany Eliminations:
  
  If the document type is not defined, you will need to create or modify the elimination settings.
  This typically involves specifying the document type and the relevant accounts for eliminations.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the intercompany transactions.
  Make sure that the document type is included in the elimination process.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the consolidation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring intercompany eliminations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or other relevant transaction codes to access the necessary configuration settings.
  Intercompany Accounting: Understanding the principles of intercompany accounting and eliminations can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC346 error and ensure that intercompany eliminations are properly defined for the specified document type.