How To Fix GK560 - The consolidation frequency for cons group &1 no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 560

• Message text: The consolidation frequency for cons group &1 no longer exists

What causes this issue?

You specified <DS:GLOS.consolidation_frequency>consolidation
frequency</> &V2& for consolidation group &V1&. This consolidation
frequency no longer exists in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify an existing consolidation frequency for consolidation group &V1&
or create consolidation frequency &V2& again.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK560 - The consolidation frequency for cons group &1 no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message GK560 indicates that the consolidation frequency for a specified consolidation group (denoted by &1) no longer exists in the system. This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when the system cannot find the required consolidation frequency settings for the specified group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation frequency for the specified consolidation group has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the configuration, the necessary settings may not have been transferred correctly.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data of the consolidation group may have led to the removal or alteration of the consolidation frequency.
  System Upgrade or Patch: An upgrade or patch may have affected the existing configurations, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for consolidation frequencies in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the consolidation frequency for the specified group is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, create a new consolidation frequency or restore the previous configuration if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the consolidation group to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary attributes, including the consolidation frequency, are defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check in the system to identify any discrepancies in the configuration or master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to consolidation frequencies to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant) or OBY6 (for consolidation settings) to check or modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error GK560 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring consolidation frequencies and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK560 error and ensure that the consolidation process can proceed without issues.