How To Fix GK518 - Assignment of consolidation unit & is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Assignment of consolidation unit & is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK518 - Assignment of consolidation unit & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message GK518, which states "Assignment of consolidation unit & is inactive," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials). This error indicates that the consolidation unit you are trying to use is not active, which means it cannot be used for consolidation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Consolidation Unit: The consolidation unit you are trying to assign or use is marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the consolidation unit.
  Data Entry Errors: The consolidation unit may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Consolidation Unit:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the Consolidation module).
  Navigate to the configuration settings for consolidation units.
  Find the consolidation unit that is causing the error and check its status.
  If it is inactive, change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the consolidation unit are correctly set up.
  Verify that the unit is assigned to the correct group and that all related settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Double-check the entries where the consolidation unit is being referenced to ensure there are no typographical errors or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the navigation and options may vary.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for managing consolidation units) or GCC1 (for consolidation configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to activate or modify consolidation units in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK518 error and successfully use the consolidation unit in your processes.