How To Fix GK247 - The indicator should only be activated for cons units

GK247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 247

• Message text: The indicator should only be activated for cons units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK247 - The indicator should only be activated for cons units ?

  The SAP error message GK247 ("The indicator should only be activated for cons units") typically occurs in the context of managing consignment stock in SAP. This error indicates that a certain indicator or setting has been activated for a material that is not classified as a consignment unit, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material in question may not be set up as a consignment material in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or the plant may not be correctly set to handle consignment stock.
  Indicator Misconfiguration: An indicator that is meant to be used only for consignment stock has been mistakenly activated for a non-consignment material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is set up correctly as a consignment material.
  Ensure that the appropriate views (like Purchasing and Accounting) are configured for consignment stock.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the