How To Fix GK287 - Consolidation unit &2 already exists in dimension &1

GK287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Consolidation unit &2 already exists in dimension &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a <DS:GLOS.consolidation_group>consolidation
group</> in <DS:GLOS.dimension>dimension</> <ZH>&V1&</> with the ID
<ZH>&V2&</>. However, a <DS:GLOS.consolidation_unit>consolidation
unit</> with this ID already exists.
When you create a consolidation group, a consolidation unit with the
same ID is automatically created for the purpose of rollups. This is
not possible if a consolidation unit with the same ID already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a different ID for the consolidation group or delete
consolidation unit <ZH>&V2&</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK287 - Details

• The SAP error message GK287 indicates that a consolidation unit already exists in the specified dimension. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation when you are trying to create or modify a consolidation unit that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a consolidation unit that has the same identifier as an existing unit in the specified dimension.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a data upload, there may be duplicate entries in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the existing unit correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Units: Verify the existing consolidation units in the specified dimension. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in