How To Fix GK557 - To period &2 is not valid for cons group &1

GK557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 557

• Message text: To period &2 is not valid for cons group &1

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.consolidation_frequency>Consolidation frequency</> &V3& was
specified for consolidation group &V1&. The "to" period for this
consolidation frequency is not &V2&.

System Response

The method assignment cannot be changed, it can only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the method in period &V2&, enter a valid
consolidation frequency for consolidation group &V1& or change the
definition of consolidation frequency &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK557 - To period &2 is not valid for cons group &1 ?

  The SAP error message GK557, which states "To period &2 is not valid for cons group &1," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the specified period for the consolidation group is not valid, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Period: The period specified (e.g., month or year) does not exist in the system for the given consolidation group.
  Period Status: The period may be closed or not open for posting in the consolidation group.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the consolidation group may not allow for the specified period.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the consolidation group may not align with the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Validity:
  
  Verify that the period you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system for the specified consolidation group.
  Ensure that the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Group Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration