How To Fix GK683 - No cons chart of accounts-related attributes for method &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 683

• Message text: No cons chart of accounts-related attributes for method &1 found

What causes this issue?

Method &V1& requires settings that are related to the consolidation
chart of accounts &V2&. This might concern the FS items or subitems for
the treatment of goodwill.

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?

Maintain the chart of accounts-related attributes of method &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK683 - No cons chart of accounts-related attributes for method &1 found ?

  The SAP error message GK683, which states "No cons chart of accounts-related attributes for method &1 found," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of accounts or the assignment of attributes to a specific method.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that there are no attributes defined for the specified method in the context of the chart of accounts. This could happen if the chart of accounts has not been properly set up or if the method in question has not been assigned the necessary attributes.
  Incorrect Method: The method specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the chart of accounts or the methods used in financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of accounts in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary attributes for the specified method are defined. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) settings.
  Verify that the chart of accounts is correctly assigned to the company code and that all relevant settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Method Settings:
  
  Check the specific method mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all required attributes are assigned.
  If the method is custom, ensure that it has been properly developed and activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the data related to the chart of accounts or the methods.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the method and chart of accounts configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for development objects) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GK683 error in your SAP system.