How To Fix GZ021 - Subgroup & does not contain any active companies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Subgroup & does not contain any active companies

What causes this issue?

The elimination program cannot find any active companies in the
subgroup entered.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

This error can have various causes.
Please check the definition of the subgroup for the requested year.
If you entered any company restrictions on the request screen of the
elimination program, please check whether any companies are taken into
account with those restrictions. Also, remember that the indicator for
eliminating IC profit in transferred assets must be set for these
companies in subgroup maintenance.
Also, no transfers of companies included in the consolidated financial
statements using the equity method are taken into consideration.
Actions

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ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ021 - Subgroup & does not contain any active companies ?

  The SAP error message GZ021 indicates that the specified subgroup does not contain any active companies. This error typically arises in the context of managing company codes or organizational units within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial or controlling modules.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Company Codes: The subgroup you are trying to access or work with does not have any company codes that are currently active. This could be due to the company codes being deactivated or not properly assigned to the subgroup.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the subgroup is not correctly linked to any active company codes in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the subgroup is incorrectly specified or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBY1 for company code settings) and verify the status of the company codes associated with the subgroup. Ensure that they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Subgroup Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY1 to check the configuration of the subgroup. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate active company codes.
  
  
  
  Assign Active Company Codes:
  
  If there are no active company codes assigned to the subgroup, you may need to assign them. This can be done in the configuration settings for the subgroup.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Double-check the data entry for the subgroup to ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the existing active company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing subgroups and company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY1, OBY6, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify company codes and subgroups in the SAP system.
  Testing in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP configuration and troubleshooting.