How To Fix GK178 - No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &

What causes this issue?

No top cons group is assigned to hierarchy &V1&. A top cons group is a
clearly defined cons group and top nodes (root) of a CG/CU hierarchy,
to which further CG/CU are assigned.
Processing in hierarchy &V1& is not possible.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Assign a top cons group to hierarchy &V1& in the CG/CU hierarchy
maintenance.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK178 - No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message GK178, which states "No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a top-level consolidation group assigned to the specified hierarchy, which is necessary for the consolidation process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Top Consolidation Group: The hierarchy you are trying to use for consolidation does not have a top-level consolidation group assigned.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a top consolidation group.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry or configuration settings that prevent the assignment of a top consolidation group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code for managing consolidation hierarchies (e.g., OBH1 for hierarchy management).
  Verify that the hierarchy in question has a top consolidation group assigned. If not, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Assign a Top Consolidation Group:
  
  If the top consolidation group is missing, you can create or assign a top consolidation group to the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly structured, with the top group being the highest level in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the consolidation groups to ensure that all necessary groups are defined and correctly linked.
  Make sure that the groups are active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on configuring consolidation hierarchies and groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the consolidation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1 (Hierarchy Management), OBH2 (Hierarchy Display), and OBH3 (Hierarchy Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy and consolidation groups.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK178 error and successfully assign a top consolidation group to your hierarchy.