SAP Consolidation

SAP Consolidation
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Configuration Guide for Consolidation

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Check Global System Settings

Define Versions
Define Currencies
Define Ledgers
Define Dimensions
Maintain Hierarchies
Maintain Consolidation Groups Individually
Define Consolidation Frequencies
Maintain Consolidation Units Individually
Define Consolidation Chart of Accounts
Manually Creating a Chart of Accounts
Assign Transaction Chart of Accounts to Cons Chart of Accounts
Assign Group Chart of Accounts to CO-Code COA
Maintain Item Hierarchies for Consolidation Chart of Accounts
Maintain FS Items Individually
Copy Hierarchies
Define Breakdown Categories
Specify Selected Items for Posting
Data Monitor Define Task Group
Assign Task Group to Dimension
Define Financial Data Types
Assign Financial Data Types
Define Period Categories
Enable Data Entry for Consolidation Groups
Data Collection Define Task
Manual Posting Define Document Types
Manual Posting Define Tasks
Specify Items to be Carried Forward
Define Task Items to be Carried Forward
Define Task Group Consolidation Monitor
Assign Task Group to Dimension
Define Document Types
Define Tasks for Manual Posting
Define Methods for Inter Unit Elimination
Define Document Types for Inter Unit Elimination
Define Tasks for Inter Unit Elimination
Define Report Selection
Define Data Transfer
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Assign Consolidation Types to Dimensions

Evaluate the Master Data of Organizational Units
Copy FS Items from Accounts
Define Data Streams
Define Document Types for Real-time Updates
Retained Earnings: Define Task
Consolidation of Investment : Define Task
Determine System Utilization for C/I
Make Global Settings for Investment
Define Consolidation of Investments Methods
Define Document Type for Investment
Assign Doc Type to Task
Delete Transaction Data
C/I Method Assignment
Transfer from FI Accountings to Conc. Ledger
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1. Check Global System Settings

Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling>Consolidation>Check Global System

Settings
Transaction Code
CXB3
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Configuration
Description
The following global System settings have been made:

Alpha conversion of CG/CU and Alpha conversion of FS Items have
been activated.
The length of the Value fields has been set to 17.
Sub item category has been set as 1
Status management has been activated.
The open periods explicitly indicator has not been set. This permits
posting to any posting periods if required. If set, postings can only be
made to posting periods, which are open, which may not be feasible in
the case of Quarterly Consolidation at ABC Ltd.
Required Fields
Alpha conversion of CG/CU, Alpha conversion of FS Items, Length of sub

item categories, Length of value fields, Status management activated
Configuration
Prerequisites
Review the number of sub item categories required, and the maximum
length of the value fields that may be required.
Configuration
Rationale
Global Specifications are settings that apply to the global functions used
in various areas of the Consolidation component. The settings made here
therefore apply throughout the system.
The following rationale has been followed in making Global settings:
Activation of Alpha conversion of CG/CU and Alpha conversion of FS
Items alleviates the need to enter any leading zeroes each time an
entry is made for a Consolidation Group/ Consolidation Unit, and for
entry of Financial Statement Items.
The length of the Value fields has been set to 17
Not more than 9 sub item categories are envisaged. Hence the sub
item field has been set as 1 to optimise system resources.
Status management has been activated to allow monitoring of Data
Entry and Consolidation tasks, and to provide a real time status of the
Consolidation functions for ABC Ltd as a whole as well as Unit wise.
In the case of ABC Ltd, where consolidation is carried out Quarterly,
setting this indicator would require that posting periods be explicitly
Re-opened every quarter.
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2. Define Versions
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling >Consolidation > Master Data > Define

Versions.
Transaction Code
CXB1
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Configuration
Description
Two versions have been defined for ABC Ltd Consolidation Dimension Z1.
Version 100 has been defined for Actual Data and Version 200 has been
defined for Plan Data. These are the two basic versions required for
Consolidation activities.
Required Fields
Version, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Dimension, Consolidation Chart of accounts
Configuration
Rationale
Versions in the Consolidation component are used to:

o Simulate consolidation using different financial data, control
Parameters, and master data
o Perform consolidation using different categories of data, such as
Actual and plan data
For ABC Ltd, version 100 is the version to be used for Actual Data.
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3. Define Currencies
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Currencies >
Check Currencies
Transaction Code
SPRO
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Configuration
Description
For ABC Ltd the predefined currency AUD, Australian Dollor has been
Defined.
This is the Currency in which ABC Ltd consolidation units report financial
data to Group headquarters, as well as the currency in which ABC Ltd
Consolidated financial statements are created.
Required Fields
Currency, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
None required
Configuration
Rationale
The following currencies must be defined:

o All the currencies in which consolidation units report financial
Data to group headquarters
o The currency in which consolidated financial statements are
Created
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4. Define Ledgers
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Currencies >
Define Ledgers
Transaction Code
CXL1
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Configuration
Description
The Consolidation Ledger PI has been defined for ABC Ltd with currency
as AUD and Summary Table ECMCT: EC-CS Totals Table. The following
Additional settings have been made: Ledger posting allowed, Rollup
allowed, Write Line items, Store quantities from SD and MM applications.
The currencies stored in this ledger are, Transaction currency,
Consolidation Unit currency, and Ledger currency.
Additionally Ledger P2 was delivered with the system and has been
retained intact. Do not delete this ledger, which is to be used as a
reference template, for future requirements.
Required Fields
Ledger name, Description, Summary Table, Application, Sub Application,

Ledger posting allowed, Rollup allowed, Write Line items, Store quantities
from SD and MM applications, Ledger Currency, Stored currencies
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Currencies
Configuration
Rationale
At least one ledger has to be defined for Consolidation. This ledger is to be

used for storing changes in values and quantities due to business
transactions relevant for Consolidation. Rollups are not required from any
other application; hence this feature has not been activated. Instead, the
EC-CS functionality for Real-time update from other modules has been
used.
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5. Define Dimensions
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

Units > Define Dimensions
Transaction Code
CX1J
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Configuration
Description
The Consolidation Dimension XY has been defined for ABC Ltd Company
Consolidation. A single hierarchy level by Company is applicable in the
case of ABC Ltd. Hence multiple hierarchy levels have not been activated.
The maximum length of the Consolidation unit has been maintained as 6
since SAP supports a length of up to 6 characters for the organisational
unit Company.
Required Fields
Short and Medium Texts, Hierarchy information, Field Length
Configuration
Prerequisites
NA
Configuration
Rationale
A dimension defines the specific characteristic in-group reporting. Each

dimension has its own organizational units and control parameters.
On the other hand, all dimensions share the same consolidation charts of
Accounts and consolidation versions. At least one Dimension is required
for Company Consolidation.
The Field selection Consolidation Groups /Units screens control the fields
that appear at the time of maintenance of the Consolidation Groups /Units
individually. For ABC Ltd, the following screen selections are irrelevant and
have therefore been suppressed:
Currency Translation since Consolidation units has different
currencies i.e. AUD & NZD and group the same currency is AUD,
translation of currencies across consolidation groups or units is not
a requirement.
Tax Rate- Tax rates are applicable for Deferred Tax Liability
calculation. Since ABC Ltd does not provide for future years tax
liability (deferred tax), this field has been suppressed.
6. Maintain Hierarchies
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Menu path

Units > Consolidation Groups > Maintain Hierarchies
Transaction Code
CX1X
Configuration
Description
Two Consolidation Group hierarchies have been defined ZA represents

ABC and ZB represents XYZ. Consolidation Groups and Consolidation
Units have been created and assigned to these hierarchies.
Required Fields
NA
Configuration
Prerequisites
Create Dimension, Chart of accounts, Version
Configuration
Rationale
A Hierarchy represents an orderly web of consolidation units and groups.

A hierarchy features a top consolidation group to which all of the other
Consolidation groups and units are allocated.
The top Consolidation group has been maintained as XY. When
Consolidation is integrated with General Ledger accounting the
consolidation units and groups used must be duly integrated with the
company codes and companies used in the transactional applications.
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7. Maintain Consolidation Groups Individually

Menu path

Units > Consolidation Groups > Maintain Consolidation Groups Individually
Transaction Code
CX1Q
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Configuration
Description
The following Consolidation Groups have been maintained:

ZANZ Consolidation Group for ANZ
ZEUR Consolidation Group for Europe
ZAMR Consolidation Group for America
Required Fields
Consolidation Group, Short/Medium texts, Consolidation frequency,

Country, Language, Ledger, Currency, Correspondence address, Financial
Data type, CG/CU Assignments
Configuration
Prerequisites
Create Consolidation Group
Configuration
Rationale
Individual maintenance is particularly useful if you want to access the

Master data of a consolidation group that you have already created. For
example, you might only want to go into the master data to change an
Indicator or entry in a field.
Individual Maintenance is also required when Consolidation Groups are
Added subsequently to a Consolidation hierarchy.
The following parameters have been maintained for the aforementioned
Groups:
Consolidation frequency: 5 Monthly Quarterly statement
Country:
AU Australia
Language:
EN - English
Financial Data Type: 4 All cons units Chart of Accounts C1
Currency: AUD Australian Dollars
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8. Define Consolidation Frequencies

Menu path

Units > Consolidation Groups > Define Consolidation Frequencies
Transaction Code
CXB2
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Configuration
Description
The Consolidation Frequency for ABC Ltd has been defined as

5 Monthly Consolidation.
Required Fields
Consolidation frequency, Description, Period assignments
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Chart of Accounts, Version
Configuration
Rationale
A frequency for Consolidation has to be determined, e.g. Annually,

Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annually.
The intervals at which time consolidation will be run need to be specified
Descriptions and period intervals are to be maintained as required.
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9. Maintain Consolidation Units Individually

Menu path

Units > Consolidation Units > Maintain Consolidation Units Individually
Transaction Code
CX1M
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Configuration
Description
Consolidation Units have been defined and assignment of these units to

Consolidation groups has been made as defined in Companies Financial
Accounting. The following Consolidation units have been maintained:
CAUS: Confectionery Australia
CNZ: Confectionery New Zealand
CUK: Confectionery UK
CFR: Confectionery France
CUSA: Confectionery USA
The following settings have been made for individual consolidation units :
Country
:
Language
: EN - English
Local Currency
: eg AU for Australia
Financial Data Type : 4 All Cons Units ABC Ltd Chart of Accounts C1
Data Transfer Method : R Real time Update from Financial Accounting
Type of Consolidation : 1 Company Consolidation
Required Fields
Consolidation unit, Short/Medium description, Correspondence, Country,

Language, Local Currency, Financial Data Type, Data Transfer Method,
Type of Consolidation, Company.
Configuration
Prerequisites
Configuration
Rationale
Define Dimension, Chart of Accounts, Define Consolidation units.

Consolidation units are the smallest element of the corporate group
structure on whose basis a complete consolidation can be
performed. Consolidation units must be assigned to Consolidation groups.
Relationships from business transactions occurring between consolidation
units in a consolidation group are eliminated during the consolidation
process.
Consolidation Units have been defined and assignment of these units to
Consolidation groups has been made.
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10. Define Consolidation Chart of Accounts

Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Financial

Statement Items > User Defined Chart of Accounts > Define Consolidation
Chart of Accounts
Transaction Code
CX10
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Configuration
Description
The Consolidation Chart of accounts C1 has been defined for ABC Ltd.
The
Length of the FS Items has been maintained as 10, and Appropriation of
RE in Income Statement has been selected.
Required Fields
Consolidation Chart of accounts, Description, Output length of FS items,

Appropriation of RE in Income Statement
Configuration
Prerequisites
None required
Configuration
Rationale
A consolidation chart of accounts is a systematic classification of

Financial statement items. The length of FS items has been maintained
as 7 in keeping with the ABC Ltd G/L account length of 7 digits. The
Appropriation of RE in Income Statement has been selected since ABC Ltd
makes appropriations of Income in the Profit and Loss Appropriation
account, forming part of the Income Statement.
11. Manually creating a Chart of Accounts

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Menu path
Consolidation>Integration: Preparation For Consolidation>Preparation in

Consolidation System>Manually creating a Chart of Accounts>Assign
Group Accounts to Group Chart of Accounts
Transaction Code
OB13
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12. Assign Transaction Chart of Accounts to Cons Chart of

Accounts
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Integration > Preparation in

the ECCS System > Copying FS Items > Assign Transaction Chart of
Accounts to Consolidation Chart of Accounts
Transaction Code
CXNF
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Configuration
Description
The transaction Chart of accounts CSGP has been assigned to the

Consolidation chart of accounts C1
Required Fields
Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts
Configuration Rationale
The transactional chart of accounts is linked to the Consolidation Chart of

accounts, thereby establishing the link between G/L accounts in the
transactional applications and FS Items in Consolidation.
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13. Assign Group Chart of Accounts to CO-Code COA

Menu path
Consolidation>Integration: Preparation For Consolidation>Preparation in

Consolidation System>Manually creating a Chart of Accounts>Assign
Group Accounts to Group Chart of Accounts
Transaction Code
OB13
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14. Maintain Item Hierarchies for Consolidation Chart of Accounts

Menu path

Statement Items > User Defined Chart of Accounts > Maintain Item
Hierarchies for Consolidation Chart of Accounts
Transaction Code
CX16
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Configuration
Description
An Item Hierarchy has been defined for Consolidation Chart of accounts Z1

with the following Hierarchy nodes:
BS
Balance Sheet
PL
Profit and Loss account
APPR Appropriation Statement
STAT Statistical Items
Required Fields
NA
Configuration
Prerequisites
NA
Configuration
Rationale
The Hierarchy nodes BS (Balance Sheet ) and PL

(Profit and Loss account ) contain the Financial statement items relating to
Sources /Application of Funds and Income/Expenses respectively. The
node APPR (Appropriation Statement ) may be assigned items relating to
the P&L Appropriation statement. Purely Statistical items, if any, may be
assigned to the node STAT (Statistical Items )
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15. Maintain FS Items Individually

Menu path
MG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Financial

Statement Items > User Defined Chart of Accounts > Maintain FS Items
Individually
Transaction Code
CX14
Configuration
Description
Financial Statement Items have been defined as per the ABC Ltd Chart of
accounts, and assigned to the relevant hierarchy nodes in the
Consolidation Chart of Accounts C1. For each Financial Statement item,
the following parameters have been maintained wherever relevant:
Financial Statement Item Type
Debit/Credit sign indicator
Where applied indicator
Item category
Breakdown category
Short, Medium and Long Texts for the FS item
Required Fields
Financial Statement item, Financial Statement Item Type, Debit/Credit sign

indicator, Where applied indicator, Item category, Breakdown category,
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Configuration
Prerequisites
Configuration
Rationale
Define Financial Statement Items, Maintain Consolidation Chart of

Accounts
Each G/L account in Chart of accounts ABC Ltd, must be mapped to the
Consolidation Chart of accounts C1. This is achieved by assigning each
item to the relevant Hierarchy node, e.g. Balance Sheet items would be
assigned to the Hierarchy node BS, and P&L items to the node PL.
For each FS item master data has to be maintained. This includes
Financial Statement item, Financial Statement Item Type, Debit/Credit sign
indicator, Where applied indicator, Item category, Breakdown category,
Financial Statement item types include:

1. Value item
2. Totals item
3. Text item
Debit/Credit sign indicators include:

+ Debit (increase)
- Credit (decrease)
Where applied indicators include:

A Asset
B Liability/stockholders' equity
C Income statement
D Statistical
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16. Copy Hierarchies

Menu path

the ECCS System > Copying Organisational units > Copy Hierarchies
Transaction Code
CX1X
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Configuration
Description
The consolidation Hierarchies ZA, and ZB have been created for ABC Ltd
Required Fields
Hierarchy, hierarchy description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define dimension, version, chart of accounts, consolidation groups,

consolidation units
All the consolidation units and groups must be contained in an orderly web,
which is known as a hierarchy.
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17. Define Breakdown Categories

Menu path

Statement Items > Account assignment information > Define breakdown
categories
Transaction Code
CX1I4
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Configuration
Description
The following Breakdown categories have been defined for ABC Ltd :
EQTY- For equity related items
INCO For inter-company items which will be used for Inter-unit
Elimination
ASST For all fixed asset related items acquisition and accumulated
depreciation
GEN For all other items to be broken down by transaction currency
5 STAT - For statistical items
Required Fields
Breakdown Category, Description, Specify Partner units
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Chart of accounts
Configuration
Rationale
Additional account assignments are grouped into breakdown categories.

These breakdown categories must then be assigned to FS items in their
master data so that Elimination functions can be processed within
Consolidation. The Trading Partner account assignment is necessary for
Elimination of Receivables/Payables
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18. Specify Selected Items for Posting

Menu path
Transaction Code

Statement Items > Specify selected items for posting
CXE5
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Configuration
Description
FS items for retained earnings have been defined as follows:

Balance Sheet item: 8111000 Retained Earnings Balance Sheet
Income Statement: 5090000 Retained Earnings P&L Statement
Required Fields
Retained Earnings- B/S item, Retained Earnings- P&L item, Retained

Earnings Carried forward Item Debit, Item Credit
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Chart of accounts, Version.
Configuration
Rationale
These FS items are required in order for the system to determine transfer
of net income to the balance sheet, and also control which item receives
the debit or credit of profit/loss from the balance carry forward program.
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19. Data Monitor Define Task Group

Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling >Consolidation > Data > Data Monitor

> Define Task Group
Transaction Code
CXE0
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Configuration
Description
Task Group ZDATA has been defined as ABC Ltd Data Monitor Task
group, with the following tasks:
Z110 Balance Carry forward
Z111 Retained Earnings, Item Substitution
Z120 Data Entry
Z130 Validation of Reported Financial Data
Z160 Validation of Standardised Financial Data
Required Fields
Task Group, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Chart of Accounts, Version, Define Tasks
Configuration
Rationale
Tasks must be defined that are to be executed within the Data Monitor.
These tasks must then be assigned to a Task Group. All tasks assigned to
a task group must, with the exception of manual postings and irrelevant
tasks, be executed from within the Data Monitor individually for all the
Consolidation Units.
Reference COEs
NA
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20. Assign Task Group to Dimension

Menu path
Transaction Code
IMG>Enterprise Controlling >Consolidation > Data > Data Monitor

> Assign Task Group to Dimension
CXP1
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Configuration
Description
The Task Group ZDATA has been assigned to the version 100, Dimension
XY and Consolidation Chart of Accounts CI
Required Fields
Data Monitor task group
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Chart of accounts, and version
Data Monitor tasks are to be assigned to a Dimension to enable processing

of data within that dimension. These tasks are also version specific and
therefore require to be assigned to Dimension and Version.
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21. Define Financial Data Types

Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data > Data Collection

> Online and Offline Data Entry > Settings for Online and Offline Data
Entry > Define Financial Data Types
Transaction Code
CXCA
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Configuration
Description
Data Type 4 All Consolidation units Chart of Accounts C1 has been

Defined for ABC Ltd
Required Fields
Data Type, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Cons Chart of accounts, Version
Financial data types enable a distinction between different levels or detail

of data, and between the reporters of the data. For example it is possible
assign a different data type to consolidation units that consolidate data
more frequently due to their size or importance, than to consolidation units
of lesser importance.
The financial data types are valid in all dimensions and consolidation
versions in the Consolidation system.
For ABC Ltd all data is consolidated on a quarterly basis, the same level of
detail applies across all consolidation units. Hence a single financial data
type is required for all consolidation units.
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22. Assign Financial Data Types

Menu path

Entry > Define Financial Data Types
Transaction Code
CX19
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Configuration
Description
In the case of ABC Ltd Financial Data type 4 All consolidation units ABC
Ltd been assigned uniformly across all units.
Required Fields
Period category, Description.
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Consolidation Chart of Accounts, Version.
Assignment of Financial Data types is necessary in the case of

consolidation units and groups where financial data is entered online in the
R/3 System. The system uses the financial data type to determine the data
entry profile of a consolidation unit or group at start of data entry. Since
There is uniformity of data collection across all the consolidation units
of ABC Ltd single Financial Data type has been applied to all.
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23. Define Period Categories

Menu path

Entry > Define Period Categories
Transaction Code
CXC9
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Configuration
Description
In case of ABC Ltd SAP defined period category 1 has been used. This
period category covers the accounting periods 1 through 16.
Required Fields
Period category, Description.
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Consolidation Chart of Accounts, Version.
This period category covers the accounting periods 1 through 16,

corresponding on a one to one basis with the accounting periods used in
Financial Accounting.
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24. Enable Data Entry for Consolidation Groups

Menu path

Entry > Enable Data entry for Consolidation Groups
Transaction Code
CX3B
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Configuration
Description
Data Entry for Consolidation Groups has not been activated in the case of
AUST.
Required Fields
Consolidation Group, Data Entry activation indicator
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Groups, Period categories
In ABC Ltd entry takes place at the company code level, which
corresponds to the Consolidation Unit level. No data entry is required for
Consolidation Groups. Hence the indicator for data entry has not been
activated
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25. Data Collection Define Task
Menu path

> Define Task
Transaction Code
CXP3
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Configuration
Description
The following task has been defined for data Entry:

Z120
Data Entry
Required Fields
Task, Task Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Cons Chart of Accounts, Version
In the Consolidation system, consolidation is performed using tasks. At

least one task is required for Data Entry into the Consolidation system.
26. Manual Posting Define Document Types

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Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data > Manual Posting

> Define Document Types
Transaction Code
CXEG
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Configuration
Description
The following Document types have been defined for Manual Posting:
05 Adjustments to Reported Data
10 Reclassifications with Deferred Taxes
15 Manual standardizing entry with deferred taxes
Required Fields
Document type, Description, Number Range
Configuration
Prerequisites
Document types in the Consolidation system, assist in classifying the

various types of Consolidation postings, such as Adjustments,
Reclassifications, and Manual Standardizing entries either with or without
Deferred Taxes
27. Manual Posting Define Tasks

Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data > Manual Posting

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> Define Tasks
Transaction Code
CXP5
Configuration
Description
The following tasks have been defined for Manual Posting:

Z135 Manual standardizing entry
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Z250 Manual elimination of IU payable/receivable

Z270 Manual elimination of IU revenue/expenditure
Required Fields
Task, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Consolidation is performed using tasks in the Consolidation system.

While regular consolidation tasks for automatic elimination have been
separately configured, it may be necessary to perform various tasks
manually in addition to those performed automatically. For example,
eliminations or adjustments of a non-routine or exceptional nature can be
carried out manually if the relevant tasks are defined. This lends additional
flexibility to the operations performed in the consolidation system.
Keeping in view all the various kinds of manual consolidation activities
possible in ABC Ltdexhaustive set of tasks for manual elimination has been
defined.
28. Specify Items to be Carried Forward
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data >

> Carrying forward balances > Specify items to be carried forward
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Transaction Code
CXS3
Configuration
Description
The financial Statement item 8999999 Retained Earnings Current year

Income statement has been defined as carried forward to the Retained
Earnings Balance Sheet item 8111000 in the next year.
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Required Fields
FS item in old year, Debit item in new year, Credit item in new year
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Financial statement items
The Retained Earnings Current year Income Statement (Financial

Statement item 8999999 has been configured to be carried forward in the
next year as a debit or a credit to the Retained Earnings Balance Sheet
item (Financial Statement item 8111000. This ensures that the profit / loss
for the year is carried over to the Retained Earnings in the Balance Sheet.
29. Define Task - Items to be Carried Forward
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data >

> Carrying forward balances > Define task items to be carried forward
Transaction Code
CX5TB
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Configuration
Description
A Task, Z110, Balance carry forward, has been defined to execute the
carry forward of the retained earnings and other balances into the new year
in the consolidation system.
Required Fields
Task, short description, medium description
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Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Version
When the Fiscal year change takes place, balances from the old fiscal year
must be transferred into the new fiscal year, in the consolidation system.
This includes the retained earnings, as well as all other balance sheet
accounts. By defining a separate task for this carry forward, it can be
ensured that such carry forward is correctly executed for each
consolidation unit without exception, and that balances are carried forward
to the correct financial statement items.
30. Define Task Group Consolidation Monitor
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Consolidation functions >

> Consolidation Monitor > Define task Group
Transaction Code
CXE0
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Configuration
Description
A Task Group ZCONS, ABC Ltd Monitor Task Group has been defined for
the Consolidation Monitor, containing the following tasks:
Z210 Elimination of Inter unit Payable/ Receivable
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Z220 Elimination of Inter unit Sales/Purchases

Z230 Elimination of Inter unit Revenue/Expense
Required Fields
Task, short description, medium description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Version
The various consolidation tasks to be executed at ABC ltd be defined in a

task group. This set of tasks must then be executed for each consolidation
group in the ABC Ltd Hierarchy separately via the Consolidation Monitor.
31. Assign Task Group to Dimension
Menu path

> Consolidation Monitor > Assign Task Group to Dimension
Transaction Code
CXP1
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Configuration
Description
Consolidation Monitor Task group ZCONS has been assigned to

Dimension Z1 and Version 100.
Required Fields
Task Group
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Version, Task Group
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The various consolidation tasks to be executed at ABC Ltd be defined in a

task group. This set of tasks must then be assigned to the Dimension to
enable them to be executed via the consolidation monitor.
32. Define Document Types
Menu path

> Automatic Postings > Inter unit Elimination >Define Document Type
Transaction Code
CXEJ
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Configuration
Description
The following document types have been defined for Consolidation related
manual postings:
21
Elimination of IU payables/revenue
22
Elimination of IU revenue/expenses
Required Fields
Document type, Description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Dimension, Version, Consolidation Chart of accounts
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The various document types are used for posting of different types of
Manual consolidation transactions.
33. Define Tasks for Manual Posting
Menu path

> Manual Postings > Define Tasks
Transaction Code
CXP5
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Configuration
Description
The following tasks have been defined for Consolidation related manual
postings:
Z135 Manual elimination entries
Required Fields
Task, short text, Medium text
Configuration
Prerequisites
The various tasks for manual consolidation must be defined so that the
appropriate manual entries may be posted within the system via the
Consolidation monitor.
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34. Define Methods for Inter unit Elimination
Menu path

> Automatic Postings > Define Methods
Transaction Code
CXE7
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Configuration
Description
The following methods have been defined for Consolidation related

elimination postings:
Z210 IU payables/receivables
Z220 IU Sales
Z230 IU revenue/expenditure
Required Fields
Method, Description
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Configuration
Prerequisites
The various methods for elimination postings in consolidation must be

defined so that the appropriate elimination entries may be posted within the
system via the Consolidation monitor.
35. Define Document Types for Inter Unit Elimination

Menu path

> Automatic Postings > Define Document types
Transaction Code
CXEM
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Configuration
Description
The following document types have been defined for Consolidation related
elimination postings:
21
Elimination of IU payables/receivables
22
Elimination of IU revenue/expense
Required Fields
Configuration
Prerequisites

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The various document types for elimination postings in consolidation must

be defined so that the appropriate elimination entries may be posted within
the system via the Consolidation monitor, using these document types.
36. Define Tasks for Inter Unit Elimination

Menu path

> Automatic Postings > Define Tasks
Transaction Code
CXE6
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Configuration
Description
The following tasks have been defined for Consolidation related elimination
postings:
Z210 Elimination of IU payables/receivables
Z220 Elimination of IU Sales
Z230 Elimination of IU revenue/expense
Required Fields
Task, short text, medium text
Configuration

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Prerequisites
The various tasks for elimination postings in consolidation must be defined

so that the appropriate elimination entries may be posted within the system
via the Consolidation monitor, using these tasks.
37. Define Report Selection
Menu path
IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Information System > Define

Report Selection
Transaction Code
CXCY
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Configuration
Description
The Reports for ECCS are contained in a report tree, which has to be
defined under this step.
Required Fields
Report Tree Name, Reports
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Reports
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Standard reports as delivered by SAP in the report tree ECCS have been
retained as such.
38. Define Data Transfer

Menu path

the Sender System > Define Data Transfer
Transaction Code
OCCI
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Configuration
Description
The data transfer method R Realtime update has been defined for the
consolidation group ABC Ltd Company consolidation..
Required Fields
Group Name, Consolidation fiscal year variant, consolidation system
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Groups, Define consolidation fiscal year variant, Define dimension
When the data transfer method is defined and the settings saved the
system checks for consistency of the organizational units within ECCS and
in the transactional applications, and accordingly updates the master
records of the consolidation units automatically
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39. Assign Consolidation Types to Dimensions

Menu path

the ECCS System > Assign Consolidation types to Dimensions
Transaction Code
CXN6
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Configuration
Description
The Integrated consolidation type 1, Company consolidation, has been

assigned to ABC Ltd Company consolidation Dimension 01
Required Fields
Integrated Consolidation type, Dimension
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define dimension
The link between the dimension and the type of consolidation for which the
dimension is to be used is established by means of this assignment.
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40. Evaluate the Master Data of Organizational Units

Menu path

the ECCS System > Copying Organisational units > Evaluate the Master
Data of Organisational Units
Transaction Code
CXNG
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NA
This utility is used to check whether the data transfer method has been
correctly transferred by the system to all the consolidation units.
Required Fields
Hierarchy, hierarchy description
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define dimension, version, chart of accounts, consolidation groups,

consolidation units
Configuration
Rationale
All the consolidation units and groups must be consistent and contain the
data transfer method in their master records before the data can flow from
the transactional applications. The system automatically checks this in this
step.
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41. Copy FS Items from Accounts

Menu path

the ECCS System > Copying FS Items > Copy FS Items from Accounts
Transaction Code
CXN1
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Configuration
Description
The transaction Chart of accounts CSGP has been copied to the

Consolidation chart of accounts C1
Required Fields
Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts
The transactional chart of accounts is copied to the Consolidation Chart of

accounts, thereby establishing the link between G/L accounts in the
transactional applications and FS Items in Consolidation.
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42. Define Data Streams
Menu path

the ECCS System > Collection Of data > Define data Streams
Transaction Code
CXN4
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Configuration
Description
The Consolidation chart of accounts C1 was defined as the target Chart of

accounts for ABC Ltd company consolidation.
Required Fields
Consolidation Chart of accounts, Version
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Chart of accounts, Version
The target Consolidation Chart of accounts, and the version have to be

defined. The system collects data for consolidation under the specified
chart of accounts and version
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43. Define Document Types for Real-time Updates

Menu path

the ECCS System > Collection Of data > Define Document Types for Real
time updates
Transaction Code
CXEO
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Configuration
Description
The Document Type 01 was defined for Real time update from the
transactional applications
Required Fields
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Chart of accounts, Version, Dimension
Posting documents are created during real time updates from the
transactional applications into the consolidation system, therefore a unique
document type is required to separately identify such transactions
44. Retained Earnings: Define Task

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Menu path

the ECCS System > Collection Of data > Retained Earnings: Define Task
Transaction Code
CXEE
Configuration
The Task Z111 has been defined for Retained Earnings calculation.
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Description
Required Fields
Configuration
Prerequisites
Define Consolidation Chart of accounts, Version, Dimension
When reported financial data is collected from the transactional;

applications via real time update, the retained earnings must be calculated
and the corresponding FS Items in consolidation updated. The automatic
retained earnings calculation program achieves this. However, in order to
run this program, a separate task in consolidation must exist.
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45. Consolidation of Investment: Define Task

Menu path
Consolidation >Consolidation Function >Automatic Posting >Consolidation

Of Inv >Define Task
Transaction Code
CXIA
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46. Determine System Utilization for C/I

Menu path
Consolidation>Consolidation Function>Automatic Posting>Consolidation

Of Inv>Determine System Utilization for C/I
Transaction Code
CXI2
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47. Make Global Settings for Investment

Menu path

Of Inv>Make Global Settings
Transaction Code
CXIO
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48. Define Consolidation of Investments Methods

Menu path

Of Inv>Methods> Define Methods
Transaction Code
CX14
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49. Define Document Type for Investment

Menu path

Of Inv>Document Type> Define Doc Type
Transaction Code
CXEN
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50. Assign Doc Type to Task

Menu path

Of Inv>Document Type> Assign Doc Type to Task
Transaction Code
CXIB
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51. Delete Transaction Data

Menu path
Consolidation>Preparation For Production>Delete Transaction Data
Transaction Code
CXNO
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52. C/I Method Assignment

Menu path

Of Inv>Methods>Assign Method to Con Unit
Transaction Code
CXM1
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53. Transfer from FI Accounting to Conc Ledger

Menu path
This program subsequently posts data to the Special Purpose Ledger. It is

mainly used to fill a new ledger with data from other applications.
If your ledger already contains data, you should use this program with
caution since it transfers a great deal of data. If the program terminates
when it is running, it is difficult to find out which data has already been
transferred. Therefore, line items should also be written in the case if
possible.
The program cannot check whether the documents to be transferred have
already been posted to the ledger.
In the test run, however, the program checks whether the document has
already been updated in a ledger and prints out a list of these ledgers.
However, this is only possible for ledgers with line item update and for
documents that were posted beginning with Release 3.0
Transaction Code
CXNM
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Configuration Guide for Consolidation

Check Global System Settings

Assign Consolidation Types to Dimensions

1. Check Global System Settings

IMG>Enterprise Controlling>Consolidation>Check Global System

The following global System settings have been made:

Alpha conversion of CG/CU, Alpha conversion of FS Items, Length of sub

IMG>Enterprise Controlling >Consolidation > Master Data > Define

Define Consolidation Dimension, Consolidation Chart of accounts

Versions in the Consolidation component are used to:

The following currencies must be defined:

Ledger name, Description, Summary Table, Application, Sub Application,

At least one ledger has to be defined for Consolidation. This ledger is to be

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

Short and Medium Texts, Hierarchy information, Field Length

A dimension defines the specific characteristic in-group reporting. Each

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

Two Consolidation Group hierarchies have been defined ZA represents

Create Dimension, Chart of accounts, Version

A Hierarchy represents an orderly web of consolidation units and groups.

7. Maintain Consolidation Groups Individually

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

The following Consolidation Groups have been maintained:

Consolidation Group, Short/Medium texts, Consolidation frequency,

Create Consolidation Group

Individual maintenance is particularly useful if you want to access the

8. Define Consolidation Frequencies

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

The Consolidation Frequency for ABC Ltd has been defined as

Consolidation frequency, Description, Period assignments

Define Dimension, Chart of Accounts, Version

A frequency for Consolidation has to be determined, e.g. Annually,

9. Maintain Consolidation Units Individually

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Organisational

Consolidation Units have been defined and assignment of these units to

Consolidation unit, Short/Medium description, Correspondence, Country,

Define Dimension, Chart of Accounts, Define Consolidation units.

10. Define Consolidation Chart of Accounts

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Financial

Consolidation Chart of accounts, Description, Output length of FS items,

A consolidation chart of accounts is a systematic classification of

11. Manually creating a Chart of Accounts

Consolidation>Integration: Preparation For Consolidation>Preparation in

12. Assign Transaction Chart of Accounts to Cons Chart of

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Integration > Preparation in

The transaction Chart of accounts CSGP has been assigned to the

Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts

Define Transaction chart of accounts, Consolidation Chart of accounts

The transactional chart of accounts is linked to the Consolidation Chart of

13. Assign Group Chart of Accounts to CO-Code COA

Consolidation>Integration: Preparation For Consolidation>Preparation in

14. Maintain Item Hierarchies for Consolidation Chart of Accounts

IMG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Financial

An Item Hierarchy has been defined for Consolidation Chart of accounts Z1

The Hierarchy nodes BS (Balance Sheet ) and PL

15. Maintain FS Items Individually

MG>Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Master data > Financial

Financial Statement item, Financial Statement Item Type, Debit/Credit sign

Define Financial Statement Items, Maintain Consolidation Chart of

Financial Statement item types include:

Debit/Credit sign indicators include:

Where applied indicators include: