How To Fix GZ059 - Specify a dimension and a consolidation group

GZ059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Specify a dimension and a consolidation group

What causes this issue?

On the selection screen, you chose option 2 for selecting the data
(delimit by ledger, version and year). To use this option, you must
choose at least one dimension and one consolidation group.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify at least one dimension and one consolidation group to narrow
down the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ059 - Specify a dimension and a consolidation group ?

  The SAP error message GZ059, which states "Specify a dimension and a consolidation group," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a consolidation process without providing the necessary parameters, specifically:
  
  Dimension: This refers to the specific data structure or category (e.g., time, entity, account) that is required for the consolidation.
  Consolidation Group: This is the group of entities or accounts that are to be consolidated together.
  
  If either of these parameters is missing or incorrectly specified, the system cannot proceed with the consolidation process, leading to the GZ059 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GZ059 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate dimension and consolidation group in your consolidation request.
  Verify that the values you are entering are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review