How To Fix GK386 - Data transfer method for CU &1 is not "extract from step consolidation"

GK386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Data transfer method for CU &1 is not "extract from step consolidation"

What causes this issue?

Data transfer method &V2& is assigned to consolidation unit &V1&.
However, this method is not intended for extracts from step
consolidation and, therefore, is not permitted in the current context.

System Response

The current data record has errors and cannot be written.

How to fix this error?

If required, change the assignment of the data transfer method for cons
unit &V1& in dimension &V3& and version &V4&.

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.

GK386 - Details

• The SAP error message GK386 indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer method for a specific Consolidation Unit (CU). The error specifically states that the data transfer method is not set to "extract from step consolidation," which is required for the process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Transfer Method: The data transfer method for the specified Consolidation Unit is not configured correctly. It should be set to "extract from step consolidation" to allow the system to extract data from the consolidation step.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the consolidation settings or the data transfer method settings in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings for the consolidation unit may not have been properly defined or may have been changed inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Consolidation Unit in SAP.
  Verify the data transfer method assigned to the CU. It should be set