How To Fix GC418 - Consolidation frequency & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 it is not maintained, enter the appropriate frequency (e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Consolidation Process:
  
  Once the frequency is maintained, attempt to re-run the consolidation process to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files specific to your version of SAP for detailed instructions on maintaining consolidation settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to consolidation settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the consolidation process in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  Support: If the issue persists after maintaining the frequency, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC418 error and successfully maintain the consolidation frequency in your SAP system.