How To Fix RSSEM231 - Selected cons. areas/data bases cannot be in the same tranfer scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Selected cons. areas/data bases cannot be in the same tranfer scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM231 - Selected cons. areas/data bases cannot be in the same tranfer scope ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM231 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of consolidation areas or databases that are being processed in the same transfer scope. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, where data from different consolidation areas or databases cannot be combined in a single transfer scope due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to include multiple consolidation areas or databases in a single transfer scope that are not compatible with each other. This can happen if:
  
  The selected consolidation areas belong to different groups or organizational structures.
  The databases being selected have different characteristics or configurations that prevent them from being processed together.
  There are inconsistencies in the settings or configurations of the consolidation areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSSEM231 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selected Areas: Check the consolidation areas or databases you have selected for the transfer. Ensure that they are