How To Fix UCF6044 - Method &2: Item &1 is not an income statement item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Method &2: Item &1 is not an income statement item

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What causes this issue?

The items you specify as "Amortization and Writeup Items" (in
Customizing for consolidation of investments methods for ordinary or
extraordinary amortization of positive or negative goodwill) must all
have the <DS:GLOS.615F0191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>item type</> "Income
Statement".
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& in method &V2&, or do not use
this item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6044 - Method &2: Item &1 is not an income statement item ?

  The SAP error message UCF6044 indicates that there is an issue with the classification of an item in the context of financial reporting, specifically in relation to income statement items. This error typically arises when a line item that is expected to be classified as an income statement item is not recognized as such by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Classification: The item in question (Item &1) is not set up in the system as an income statement item. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings.
  Missing Configuration: The item may not be assigned to the correct financial statement version or may not be included in the income statement structure.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the item is incorrectly categorized or referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial statement items in SAP (Transaction code: OB58 or similar).
  Verify that the item is correctly classified as an income statement item. If it is not, you may need to change its classification.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Ensure that the financial statement version being used includes the item in question. You can check this in the financial statement version configuration (Transaction code: OB37).
  If the item is missing, you may need to add it to the appropriate version.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entry for the item to ensure that it is being referenced correctly in the relevant reports or transactions.
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the data that could lead to this classification issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on configuring income statement items and financial statement versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the item is now recognized correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (for financial statement item configuration) and OB37 (for financial statement version).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions 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.