How To Fix GK708 - No consolidation groups or units specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 708

• Message text: No consolidation groups or units specified

What causes this issue?

Insufficient selection criteria for determining
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_group>consolidation groups</> or
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_unit>consolidation units</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK708 - No consolidation groups or units specified ?

  The SAP error message GK708 ("No consolidation groups or units specified") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, which is part of the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) components. This error indicates that the system cannot find any consolidation groups or units that are required for the consolidation process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation groups or units may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps have not been completed.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the consolidation process may not include any valid consolidation groups or units.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified consolidation groups or units.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to consolidation groups or units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for consolidation in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the consolidation groups and units are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  When executing the consolidation process, check the selection criteria to ensure that valid consolidation groups or units are specified.
  Make sure that the parameters entered in the selection screen are correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the consolidation has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant consolidation groups or units.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data related to consolidation groups and units to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up and managing consolidation groups and units.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB62: For managing consolidation groups.
  OBY6: For managing consolidation units.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to error GK708.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK708 error and successfully execute the consolidation process in SAP.