Consolidation Monitor - a brief

Navigating the Consolidation Monitor in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting

The Consolidation Monitor in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting is your command center for consolidating financial data after the collection and preparation stages. This tool streamlines the consolidation process by providing a structured environment for executing predefined tasks.

Features and Functionality

Mirroring the Data Monitor's layout, the Consolidation Monitor focuses solely on consolidation groups, eliminating individual consolidation units from view. This design facilitates a top-down approach to consolidation, enabling you to manage tasks at the group level.

Key Features:

• Predefined Tasks: The system offers a set of predefined tasks, each designed to address a specific consolidation step. These tasks are intelligently managed by the system, ensuring a logical sequence and data consistency.
• Flexible Execution: Execute tasks individually for each consolidation group or apply a single task across all groups simultaneously. This flexibility allows for granular control or efficient batch processing.
• Manual Eliminations: For specific adjustments, manual eliminations can be performed at posting levels 20 (group level) and 30 (group-specific). These tasks are typically executed for individual groups due to their unique nature.
• Task Categories: Tasks are categorized for ease of management, including preparation for consolidation group changes, reclassification, and validation of consolidated values.
• Monitor Layout: The monitor presents a vertical display of organizational groups, facilitating a clear overview of the consolidation structure and progress.
• Run All Consolidation Groups: For efficient processing, execute tasks like preparation, reclassification, and validation across all consolidation groups simultaneously via the context menu.

Note: The available tasks may vary based on your initial release and system configuration. For instance, if consolidation of investments is selected, specific tasks for investment elimination and manual posting will be displayed.

Task IDs and Descriptions

The Consolidation Monitor utilizes specific Task IDs to identify and manage each predefined task. Here's a summary of key tasks:

Task ID	Description	Assigned Method	Method Description	Specific Document Types
2011	Interunit Elimination of Sales	S2010	IC Elimination Sales	2E
2021	Interunit Elimination of Other Income/Expense	S2020	IC Elimination Other P&L	2F
2031	Dividends Elimination	S2030	Dividends elimination	2H
2041	Interunit Elimination of Balance Sheet	S2040	IC Elimination Balance Sheet	2G
2050	Manual Eliminations (PL20)	-		21, 22
2060	Preparation Consolidation Group Change	-		2Z
2140	Enter Group Shares (PL30)	-		39
2100	Investments/Equity Elimination	S2100	Investments/Equity Elimination	3A
2150	Manual Eliminations (PL30)	-		32, 31
2180	Total Divestiture	S2180	Total Divestiture	3Z
2900	Integration of Transaction Data into Consolidated Group	-		-
2980	Validation of Consolidated Data	-		-
SMC01	MC Apply New Method	SMC01	MC Apply New Method	3C
SMC02	MC Divest. Old Method	SMC02	MC Divest. Old Method	3X

Important Considerations

• Blocking Data Monitor Tasks: Before running tasks in the Consolidation Monitor, it's recommended to block all tasks in the Data Monitor to prevent data inconsistencies.
• Pre-Run: A pre-run can provide preliminary results, but remember that data can change until Data Monitor tasks are blocked.
• Reporting and Analytics: Leverage the available report apps for cross-checking data after performing eliminations.
• New Group Reporting Logic: With the new logic activated, consolidation groups are displayed as a flat list, and their structure is managed in the "Manage Group Structure" apps.

For detailed information on specific tasks, document types, and configuration, refer to the SAP Fiori apps reference library and the related links provided in the original text.