How To Fix GK290 - Selecting consolidation units is not allowed

GK290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Selecting consolidation units is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Consolidated financial data can only belong to the consolidation group
level. The system validates the values of the specified consolidation
group itself and for all of its lower-level consoldition groups. In
this case, delimiting consolidation units is not be usefully
interpreted and is therefore not permitted.

System Response

No validation will be performed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that consolidated data needs to be validated. If it does,
restrain from delimiting consolidation units in the selection screen.

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 GK290 - Selecting consolidation units is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GK290, which states "Selecting consolidation units is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error can arise when users attempt to select or manipulate consolidation units in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The consolidation units may not be properly configured in the system, leading to restrictions on selection.
  User Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to select or manipulate certain consolidation units.
  Data Locking: The consolidation units may be locked for processing, preventing any changes or selections.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user might be using a transaction that does not allow for the selection of consolidation units.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or settings in place that restrict the selection of certain units based on the current context (e.g., period, type of consolidation).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the