How To Fix GK083 - Specify the cons frequency in conjunction with periodic treatment

GK083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Specify the cons frequency in conjunction with periodic treatment

What causes this issue?

Periodic treatment in reclassifications is only possible when a
consolidation frequency is entered.

System Response

The system uses the
<DS:GLOS.3528EBD1E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>consolidation frequency</>
to determine which periods need to be reclassified, and hence, need to
be included.

How to fix this error?

Specify the consolidation frequency.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

GK083 - Details

• The SAP error message GK083, which states "Specify the cons frequency in conjunction with periodic treatment," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or benefits management. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of the contribution frequency for a particular periodic treatment, such as a recurring payment or deduction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution frequency for a specific periodic treatment has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered for the periodic treatment does not align with the expected configuration settings.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The employee or organizational master data may not have the necessary settings for the periodic treatment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK083 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the contribution frequency is defined for