How To Fix UCF6036 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item


UCF6036 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

  • Message number: 036

  • Message text: Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item

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  • What causes this issue?

    The items you specify as "original items and offsetting items" or as
    "valuation allowances items" under "Goodwill Global" on tab pages
    "Amortization of Goodwill" and "Amortization of Neg. Goodwill" must all
    have the <DS:GLOS.615F0191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>item type</> "Balance
    Sheet". Furthermore, with the exception of the "Statistical Items", all
    of the items on tab pages "Direct Elimination of Goodwill", "Direct
    Elimination of Neg. Goodwill", "Periodic Reduction of Goodwill", and
    "Periodic Reduction of Neg. Goodwill" must also have the item type
    "Balance Sheet".
    However, you have specified item &V1&, which does not have the item type
    "Balance Sheet".

    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?

    Either change the item type of item &V1&, or do not use this item.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6036 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item ?
    The SAP error message UCF6036, which states "Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with goodwill in the Universal Journal or during the consolidation of financial statements.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when: Incorrect Configuration: The item referenced (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not configured as a balance sheet item in the system. In SAP, certain accounts must be designated as balance sheet accounts to be used in specific financial processes, such as goodwill calculations. Data Entry Issues: There may be a data entry error where a non-balance sheet item is mistakenly being treated as a balance sheet item. Master Data Issues: The account master data for the item may not be set up correctly, leading to it not being recognized as a balance sheet item.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check

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