How To Fix GK677 - System utilization: Minority ownership not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 677

• Message text: System utilization: Minority ownership not selected

What causes this issue?

In System Utilization for
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_of_investments>Consolidation of Investments</>,
you did not activate the global setting 'Minority interest'.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Flag the 'Minority interest' indicator in System Utilization for
Consolidation of Investments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK677 - System utilization: Minority ownership not selected ?

  The SAP error message GK677, which states "System utilization: Minority ownership not selected," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with group accounting or consolidation scenarios. This error indicates that the system is expecting a selection related to minority ownership in a consolidation context, but it has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Minority Ownership Not Defined: The error usually arises when the system is configured to require information about minority ownership interests in a consolidation scenario, but this information has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the consolidation settings where the minority ownership option is not properly set up.
  Missing Data: The relevant data for minority ownership might be missing in the master data or in the transaction data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for consolidation in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining minority interests and ensure that the settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Minority Ownership:
  
  Ensure that the minority ownership is defined in the master data for the entities involved in the consolidation.
  You may need to specify the percentage of ownership for the relevant entities.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When processing the consolidation, ensure that you select the appropriate options for minority ownership if prompted.
  If you are using a specific transaction or report, check if there are fields related to minority ownership that need to be filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to consolidation and minority ownership to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the consolidation process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering issues with consolidation and minority ownership, consider additional training or resources on SAP Financial Consolidation.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials and Consolidation.