How To Fix UCMR018 - Missing end node for consolidation group &1

UCMR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Missing end node for consolidation group &1

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned an end node to consolidation group &V1&.

System Response

A task with task category <ZK>Consolidation Group Change</> for
consolidation entries requires the end node so that it can post the
balancing item of the balance sheet for the relevant consolidation
group.
If the end node does not exist, the system stops processing the
consolidation group change for consolidation entries.

How to fix this error?

Assign a separate consolidation unit as end node to consolidation group
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCMR018 - Details

• The SAP error message UCMR018, which states "Missing end node for consolidation group &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of consolidation groups. This error indicates that there is a problem with the structure of the consolidation group, specifically that an end node (a final node in the hierarchy) is missing for the specified group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Hierarchy Definition: The consolidation group may not have a properly defined hierarchy. This can happen if the end node (the final entity in the consolidation process) is not defined or linked correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings of the consolidation group, such as missing or incorrectly defined nodes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the master data or the hierarchy that is being used for the consolidation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure of the consolidation group