How To Fix GL421 - No valid consolidation companies have been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No valid consolidation companies have been maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a valid master data company code to the global company.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL421 - No valid consolidation companies have been maintained ?

  The SAP error message GL421, which states "No valid consolidation companies have been maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid consolidation companies for the specified criteria, which can hinder the consolidation process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation companies may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being used may not be linked to any consolidation company.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to consolidation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the consolidation companies.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or selection criteria used in the consolidation process may not match any existing consolidation companies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for consolidation (transaction code: OBY6 or similar).
  Ensure that the consolidation companies are correctly defined and linked to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check if the company code you are trying to use is correctly assigned to a consolidation company.
  Use transaction code OX02 to verify the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the consolidation companies is complete and accurate.
  Check for any missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T001 for company codes, T001K for consolidation companies).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the consolidation has the necessary authorizations to access the consolidation companies.
  Review the user roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters or selection criteria used in the consolidation process to ensure they are correct and relevant to the existing consolidation companies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up and managing consolidation companies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (Consolidation Settings), OX02 (Company Code), and others related to financial consolidation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GL421 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GL421 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.