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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK362 - Characterstic &1 is not contained in the data model for consolidation ?

  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 that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the data model.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the data model.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If the characteristic is not part of the current data model, you may need to create or modify the data model to include it.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh Data Model:
  
  If changes have been made to the data model, consider rebuilding or refreshing it to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the version of the data model you are using is compatible with the version of the application or data being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage data models and characteristics in your version of SAP BPC or Financial Consolidation.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BPC Documentation: Review the official SAP BPC documentation for guidelines on data model configuration and management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK362 error and implement a solution to resolve it.