How To Fix GK709 - Cons units cannot be restricted to rollup or adjustment posting levels

GK709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Cons units cannot be restricted to rollup or adjustment posting levels

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.posting_level>Posting levels</> can be restricted to rollup or
adjustment levels only when selecting
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_group>consolidation groups</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK709 - Details

• The SAP error message GK709, which states "Cons units cannot be restricted to rollup or adjustment posting levels," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there are issues related to the configuration of the controlling area or the way that cost elements and cost centers are set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The error often arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration of the controlling area, particularly with the settings for cost elements and their associated units of measure.
  Posting Levels: The error indicates that the system is trying to restrict the consumption units to levels that are not allowed for rollup or adjustment postings. This can happen if the system is configured to expect certain types of postings that are not compatible with the current settings.
  Data Entry Issues: Incorrect data entry or attempts to post to a level that does not support the type of