How To Fix UCF6040 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is NOT broken down by partner unit

UCF6040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Goodwill global: Item &1 is NOT broken down by partner unit

What causes this issue?

The statistical items you specify under "Goodwill Global" must have a
breakdown by a characteristic with the role
<DS:GLOS.3526B7C1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner unit</>. However, item
&V1& is not broken down by <ZK>partner unit</>.

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 breakdowns of the statistical items.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6040 - Goodwill global: Item &1 is NOT broken down by partner unit ?

  The SAP error message UCF6040, which states "Goodwill global: Item &1 is NOT broken down by partner unit," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidations or when dealing with goodwill calculations in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a goodwill item because it lacks the necessary breakdown by partner unit, which is essential for accurate financial reporting and consolidation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Unit Breakdown: The goodwill item referenced in the error message is not properly assigned or broken down by the relevant partner units. This can happen if the configuration for the partner units is incomplete or if the data entry for the goodwill item was not done correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the handling of goodwill and partner units.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the creation of the goodwill item can