How To Fix GC851 - Company &, as of reporting date & &, not in consolidation status table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Company &, as of reporting date & &, not in consolidation status table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC851 - Company &, as of reporting date & &, not in consolidation status table ?

  The SAP error message GC851 indicates that a company code is not in the consolidation status table for the specified reporting date. This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry in Consolidation Status Table: The company code you are trying to consolidate does not have an entry in the consolidation status table for the specified reporting date.
  Incorrect Reporting Date: The reporting date you are using may not correspond to a period that has been set up for consolidation.
  Company Code Not Activated: The company code may not be activated for consolidation in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data in the consolidation status table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Consolidation Status Table: Verify that the company code is listed in the consolidation status table for the specified reporting date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that displays the consolidation status.
  Add Missing Entry: If the company code is not present, you may need to add it manually or ensure that the necessary configuration is in place to automatically create the entry.
  Verify Reporting Date: Ensure that the reporting date you are using is valid and corresponds to a period that has been set up for consolidation.
  Activate Company Code: If the company code is not activated for consolidation, you will need to activate it in the system settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to consolidation to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and GCSS (for consolidation status).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message GC851.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify consolidation settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GC851 error and implement the appropriate solution.