How To Fix GK175 - At least one consolidation unit is to be labeled as parent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 175

• Message text: At least one consolidation unit is to be labeled as parent

What causes this issue?

None of the assigned cons units are selected as parent. For execution
of consolidation of investments, at least one unit must be selected
parent unit.

System Response

Errror message

How to fix this error?

Label one cons unit as parent unit.

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 GK175 - At least one consolidation unit is to be labeled as parent ?

  The SAP error message GK175, which states "At least one consolidation unit is to be labeled as parent," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires at least one consolidation unit to be designated as a parent unit in the consolidation hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: The consolidation units have not been properly configured in the hierarchy. The system expects a parent-child relationship, and if no unit is marked as a parent, it triggers this error.
  Missing Parent Unit: All consolidation units must be part of a defined hierarchy, and if there are no units designated as parents, the system cannot proceed with the consolidation process.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the consolidation unit configuration that prevent the identification of a parent unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Parent Unit:
  
  Go to the consolidation unit configuration in SAP.
  Ensure that at least one consolidation unit is marked as a