How To Fix GK653 - Cons groups have a frequency that no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Cons groups have a frequency that no longer exists

What causes this issue?

The consolidation groups
&V1&
in version &V2& include the following consolidation frequencies:
&V3&
These frequencies do not exist.

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 existing consolidation frequencies for the consolidation units,
or create the new consolidation frequencies.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK653 - Cons groups have a frequency that no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message GK653, which states "Cons groups have a frequency that no longer exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a consistency issue with the frequency settings of the cost centers or internal orders in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Frequency: The frequency that was previously assigned to a cost center or internal order has been deleted or modified in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the controlling area or the frequency settings may lead to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost centers or internal orders may not be aligned with the current configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Frequency Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Define Frequency).
  Ensure that the frequency assigned to the cost centers or internal orders exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the affected cost centers or internal orders.
  If the frequency has changed, update the master data to reflect the current valid frequency.
  
  
  
  Reassign Frequencies:
  
  If the frequency has been deleted, you may need to reassign a valid frequency to the affected cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for frequency settings) and OKEE (for cost center settings).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GK653 for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GK653 error message in SAP.