How To Fix USMDZ3214 - &1 &2 The consolidation area you selected cannot be used

USMDZ3214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &1 &2 The consolidation area you selected cannot be used

What causes this issue?

The selected consolidation area cannot be used because item hierarchies
have already been created for the same chart of accounts and these item
hierarchies are assigned to a different consolidation area.

System Response

The item hierarchy cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Select a different consolidation area.

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.

USMDZ3214 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3214 indicates that the consolidation area you selected cannot be used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, which is part of the SAP Financials suite. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Consolidation Area: The consolidation area you are trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected consolidation area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the consolidation area from being used.
  Data Locking: The consolidation area might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  Incorrect Selection: The consolidation area selected may not be appropriate for the current operation or context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the consolidation area and ensure that it is active. You can do this in the SAP GUI by