How To Fix GK664 - Cons group &3 has an invalid ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Cons group &3 has an invalid ledger &2

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V2& specified for <DS:GLOS.consolidation_group>consolidation
group</> &V3& does not exist in dimension/version/fiscal year &V1&.

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?

Either create the ledger or assign a different ledger to the
consolidation group.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK664 - Cons group &3 has an invalid ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK664 indicates that there is an issue with a consistency check related to a "consistency group" and its associated ledger. Specifically, the error message states that the consistency group (identified by &3) has an invalid ledger (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The consistency group may be configured to use a ledger that does not exist or is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the ledgers and consistency groups, possibly due to changes made in the system or during data migration.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified ledger or consistency group.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the consistency groups and ledgers in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the consistency group is correctly assigned to a valid ledger.
  Verify that the ledger exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the consistency group and ledger to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger and consistency group.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for ledger settings) and OBY1 (for consistency group settings) to review and adjust the configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message GK664 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about 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:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on General Ledger accounting and consistency groups for a better understanding of how they should be configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GK664 error message in SAP.