How To Fix GK191 - Consolidation group &1 is in use and therefore cannot be deleted

GK191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Consolidation group &1 is in use and therefore cannot be deleted

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GK191 - Details

• The SAP error message GK191 indicates that a consolidation group is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when you attempt to delete a consolidation group that is still being referenced or utilized in some way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The consolidation group may have active transactions or postings associated with it.
  Open Periods: There may be open periods in the consolidation process that are still using the group.
  Dependencies: Other objects or configurations may depend on the consolidation group, preventing its deletion.
  User Locks: Another user or process may have locked the consolidation group for editing or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active transactions or postings related to the consolidation group. Ensure that there are no ongoing processes that reference the group.
  Close Open Periods: If there are open periods, consider closing them if they are no longer needed.