How to fix SAP error UCF0503?

What causes this issue? Consolidation unit &V1&, which uses the equity method, is not owned by any upper units. As a result, equity method postings cannot be made for this consolidation unit. Because of this, it is possible that some documents will not be in balance.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? Check the investment data.Procedure for System Administrators Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix UCF0503 - Consolidation unit &1 has no upper units

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCF0 - General Messages for SAP Cons Methods
Message number: 503
Message text: Consolidation unit &1 has no upper units
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What causes this issue?
Consolidation unit &V1&, which uses the equity method, is not owned by
any upper units. As a result, equity method postings cannot be made for
this consolidation unit. Because of this, it is possible that some
documents will not be in balance.
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?
Check the investment data.
Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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