Multi-period consolidation

Hi there,
We have a consolidation process that includes the following steps:
- carry-forward of LC balances
- conversion to group currency
- carry-forward of group currency balance for equity accounts
- consolidation automatic adjustments
To ensure that closing balances are correct, this 4-step process needs to run for each month. However, if we submit 2 or more months, it executes all months at each step.
How can I run these stored procedures one month at a time when the user selects multiple months (which he may do when he consolidates a budget, a forecast or a long-term plan).
Thanks in advance,
Regis

Hi Jungho,
We tried this method but to no avail. We are now reconsidering the approach of capturing monthly flows rather than YTD flow which seems to be the most common practice.
Thanks,
Regis

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I have checked /gone thru that.
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Leading ledger has only Company code currency and Group currency (USD).
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In ECC Can the leading ledger maintain the data in only one group currency? For consolidation purpose how is the 2nd group currency maintained in ECC?
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Dear Dan,
As per my understanding first period,year of the multi-period consolidation is must.
Starting period of the multi period consolidation will be mentioned at "version combinations" and year period limit will be mentioned while defining "consolidation cycle".
May be its worth re-visiting consolidation cycle creation.
how many "delta years" manetioned in consolidation cycle?
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Good day to you.
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To clarify the problem with example
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Message no. RG102: Syntax error in GP3NDZHLG3MURI7VJEVF29KI876800, row 0
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I will try to clarify a little bit on my Issue.
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