How To Fix GK158 - Length of CU may not be less than the length of CG

GK158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Length of CU may not be less than the length of CG

What causes this issue?

The length of the cons units must be at least as big as the length of
the cons groups in a dimension.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate length for the cons units. This depends on the
specified length of the cons groups in the dimension.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK158 - Length of CU may not be less than the length of CG ?

  The SAP error message GK158, which states "Length of CU may not be less than the length of CG," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the configuration of characteristics and values in the context of variant configuration or similar scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch in the lengths of the characteristic values (CU) and the characteristic group (CG). Specifically, it indicates that the length of the characteristic value (CU) is shorter than the length of the characteristic group (CG), which is not allowed in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics or the values assigned to them may not adhere to the required length specifications.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of characteristic values that do not meet the length requirements.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for characteristics and their values may not be aligned properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this