How To Fix GK362 - Characterstic &1 is not contained in the data model for consolidation

GK362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Characterstic &1 is not contained in the data model for consolidation

What causes this issue?

The current data record contains a non-initial value for characteristic
&V1&. However, characteristic &V1& is <ZH>not</> contained in the data
model for consolidation.

System Response

The system prevents entry and posting of values for characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK362 - Details

• The SAP error message GK362 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not included in the data model for consolidation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation when trying to perform operations that require certain characteristics to be present in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the data model. This could happen if the characteristic was not included during the model setup or if it was removed or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data model may not be properly configured to include all necessary characteristics for the consolidation process.
  Data Model Version: The version of the data model being used may not match the version expected by the application or the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in the SAP BPC or SAP Financial Consolidation application.
  Verify