How To Fix GK608 - No top CG found for dimension &, hierarchy &, year &, period &

GK608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 608

• Message text: No top CG found for dimension &, hierarchy &, year &, period &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK608 - No top CG found for dimension &, hierarchy &, year &, period & ?

  The SAP error message GK608 "No top CG found for dimension &, hierarchy &, year &, period &" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when there is an issue with the data model or the hierarchy structure being used in a planning or reporting scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Top Node: The error indicates that the system cannot find a top-level characteristic (CG - characteristic group) for the specified dimension and hierarchy. This could be due to:
  
  The hierarchy not being properly defined or activated.
  The top node of the hierarchy being deleted or not existing for the specified year and period.
  The dimension or hierarchy being incorrectly configured in the data model.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the master data or the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Sequence: If the planning sequence or process is not set up correctly,