How To Fix GC418 - Consolidation frequency & not maintained

GC418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Consolidation frequency & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC418 - Consolidation frequency & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC418, which states "Consolidation frequency & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP systems, particularly in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required consolidation frequency has not been defined for a specific entity or group in the system. This frequency is essential for determining how often consolidations should occur (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually). If this setting is missing, the system cannot proceed with the consolidation process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC418 error, you need to maintain the consolidation frequency for the relevant entity or group. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Consolidation Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant module in SAP (e.g., BPC or Financial Consolidation).
  Go to the configuration or settings area where consolidation parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Consolidation Frequency:
  
  Locate the entity or group for which the error is occurring.
  Check the settings for consolidation frequency.
  If