How To Fix UCF6023 - Selected items (master data): "Clearing - Income Statement" not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Selected items (master data): "Clearing - Income Statement" not specified

What causes this issue?

You did not specify an item for "Clearing - Income Statement" in path
<ZK>Master Data -> Items -> Selected Items</>. This item is absolutely
necessary for executing
<DS:GLOS.3526B7A9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>consolidation of investments
</>.

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?

Specify an item for "Clearing - Income Statement".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6023 - Selected items (master data): "Clearing - Income Statement" not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6023, which states that "Selected items (master data): 'Clearing - Income Statement' not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when dealing with the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the clearing account for income statement items in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the system cannot find a specified clearing account for income statement items in the master data settings. This can happen if the necessary configuration has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant accounts may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to identify the appropriate clearing account.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings in Financial Statement Version: The financial statement version may not be properly configured to include the necessary clearing accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6023 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Create/Change G/L Account.
  Ensure that the G/L accounts used for income statement items have the correct clearing accounts specified.
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Accounts:
  
  If the clearing accounts are not defined, you will need to create or update the G/L accounts to include the necessary clearing accounts for income statement items.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Check the financial statement version settings (Transaction Code: OB58).
  Ensure that the clearing accounts are included in the financial statement version you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring clearing accounts for income statement items.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OB58 (for financial statement version), and FS00 (for G/L account master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial configurations in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP configurations.