How To Fix UCS0017 - Specify a consolidation area

UCS0017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specify a consolidation area

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> was
not specified.

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 a consolidation area on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0017 - Specify a consolidation area ?

  The SAP error message UCS0017, which states "Specify a consolidation area," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials). This error indicates that the system requires a consolidation area to be specified for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Consolidation Area: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a consolidation area in the transaction or report they are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the consolidation areas in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up consolidation areas.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Consolidation Area: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid consolidation area in the relevant field. This is typically done in the selection screen