How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES107 - Cannot create consolidation. Consolidation &1 is open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Cannot create consolidation. Consolidation &1 is open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES107 - Cannot create consolidation. Consolidation &1 is open ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES107, which states "Cannot create consolidation. Consolidation &1 is open," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a new consolidation while another consolidation process is still open, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Open Consolidation Process: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing consolidation process that has not been completed or closed. This could be due to:
  
  A previous consolidation run that is still in progress.
  A consolidation that was not properly closed or finalized.
  A user session that is still active and has not been logged out.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Consolidations:
  
  Navigate to the consolidation application in SAP and check for any open consolidation processes. You can usually find this in the consolidation monitor or relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Close Open Consolidation:
  
  If you find an open consolidation that is no longer needed, you can close it. This may involve finalizing the data or ensuring that all necessary steps have been completed.
  
  
  
  Review User Sessions:
  
  Ensure that no other users are currently working on the same consolidation. If necessary, communicate with your team to confirm that no one is actively using the consolidation.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In:
  
  Sometimes, simply logging out of the SAP system and logging back in can resolve session-related issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the consolidation is being locked by a process, you may need to check for any locks in the system. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the consolidation module you are using.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers.
  KSB5: Display actual line items for internal orders.
  KOB1: Display actual line items for orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue. You can search for specific error messages or keywords related to consolidation.
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create and manage consolidations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the consolidation you need.