How To Fix UCF6038 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a statistical (balance) item

UCF6038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a statistical (balance) item

What causes this issue?

The items you specify as "Statistical Items" (under "Goodwill Global")
must all have the <DS:GLOS.615F0191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>item type
</> "Statistical: Balance".
However, you specified item &V1&, which has a different item type.

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 UCF6038 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is not a statistical (balance) item ?

  The SAP error message UCF6038 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of goodwill items in the Universal Journal (UCF) related to the financial accounting module. Specifically, the error states that the item in question is not recognized as a statistical (balance) item, which is necessary for the processing of goodwill in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The item referenced in the error message is not set up correctly in the system. It may not be marked as a statistical item in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the item may not be complete or may not have the necessary attributes assigned to it.
  Posting Issues: The transaction or posting that triggered the error may be attempting to process goodwill in a way that is not supported by the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item in question. Ensure that it is marked as