How To Fix GK723 - Period char. for drilling the CG hierarchy missing for attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Period char. for drilling the CG hierarchy missing for attributes

What causes this issue?

You are using attributes to consolidation units, which are assigned to
version and time dependent. The characteristic 'year/period for cons
group hierarchy breakdown' are required for the determination of time
dependent attributes:
the characteristic 'year for cons group hierarchy breakdown' can be
missing: The fiscal year is used for the value selection
the characteristic 'period for cons group hierarchy breakdown' must
occur in the report, however it can not be found

System Response

Termination of processing

How to fix this error?

Use the characteristic 'period for cons group hierarchy breakdown' in
your report.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK723 - Period char. for drilling the CG hierarchy missing for attributes ?

  The SAP error message GK723 indicates that there is a missing period characteristic for drilling down into the Cost and Profit Center (CG) hierarchy for certain attributes. This error typically arises in the context of reporting or analysis in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CO (Controlling) when the system is unable to find the necessary period characteristic to perform the requested operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Characteristic: The error usually occurs when the period characteristic (like fiscal year, period, or month) is not defined or is missing in the data model or InfoObject that you are trying to analyze.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy for the Cost and Profit Center may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary period characteristics.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as missing attributes or incorrect settings in the InfoProvider or InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Configuration: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and ensure that the period characteristic is defined correctly for the relevant InfoObject.
  Make sure that the period characteristic is included in the hierarchy definition.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings for the Cost and Profit Center to ensure that the period characteristic is included.
  If necessary, recreate or adjust the hierarchy to include the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all necessary attributes and characteristics are included.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required characteristics and hierarchies.
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the user and make adjustments if needed.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  If changes are made to the InfoObject or hierarchy, you may need to reprocess the data or perform a data load to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the GK723 error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for BW or KOB1 (Order Information System) for CO to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GK723 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.