How To Fix UCM020 - The consolidation system is in an initialized state

UCM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM - Global Setting of Cons Area/Global Parameters

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The consolidation system is in an initialized state

What causes this issue?

To start the consolidation monitor, you first have to create a
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> and a
<DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> in the
Consolidation Workbench.
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The Consolidation Workbench is available in SAP GUI only. A Web Dynpro
application does not exist for the Consolidation Workbench.

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?

Start the Consolidation Workbench and create a data basis and a
consolidation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM020 - The consolidation system is in an initialized state ?

  The SAP error message UCM020, which states "The consolidation system is in an initialized state," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials). This message indicates that the consolidation system has been initialized but not yet fully set up for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initialization State: The consolidation system has been initialized, meaning that the necessary configuration steps have been completed, but the system is not yet ready for actual consolidation processes.
  Missing Configuration: Certain required settings or configurations may not have been completed, preventing the system from moving beyond the initialized state.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incomplete data that is necessary for the consolidation process to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM020 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration steps for the consolidation system have been completed. This includes setting up the consolidation groups, defining the consolidation methods, and ensuring that all relevant master data