How To Fix GK388 - Consolidation unit &1: Two-way elimination without partner unit

GK388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Consolidation unit &1: Two-way elimination without partner unit

What causes this issue?

The current document row in the &V1& consolidation unit for two-sided
elimination (that is, on account assignment level 20 or 22) does not
contain any information about the partner unit .
In postings for two-sided elimination, the partner unit must <ZH>never
</> be initial.

System Response

The system prevents the posting of the inconsistent document and
triggers an error message.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter the current document as a manual posting or by
means of flexible upload, enter the missing partner information on the
user interface for manual posting or in the upload file.

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.

GK388 - Details

• The SAP error message GK388 typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of consolidation units and their relationships, specifically regarding two-way eliminations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "GK388 Consolidation unit &1: Two-way elimination without partner unit" is triggered when the system attempts to perform a two-way elimination for a consolidation unit that does not have a corresponding partner unit defined. Two-way eliminations are necessary for intercompany transactions, where transactions between two entities need to be eliminated to avoid double counting in consolidated financial statements.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Unit: The consolidation unit specified in the error does not have a defined partner unit for the elimination process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the consolidation units may not be set up correctly, leading to missing relationships.
  Data Entry