How To Fix UCF6059 - Method/equity/selected items: Item &1 occurs more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Method/equity/selected items: Item &1 occurs more than once

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& occurs more than once. The following items must all be unique:
Equity, tab page "Statistical Equity": all statistical items
Goodwill global or all methods: all statistical items
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Net Income"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Net Income"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Adjusted Net Income"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Adjusted Net Income"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Adjusted Net Income -
Goodwill"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Adjusted Net Income - Goodwill"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Adjusted Net Income -
Equity Method"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Adjusted Net Income - Equity Method"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Adjusted Net Income -
Push-down"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Adjusted Net Income - Push-down"
The following items can be the same, but must be different from the
items listed above:
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Net Income -
Offsetting Item"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Minority Interest in
Net Income - Offsetting Item"
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income: Overall Offsetting
Item"

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?

Make sure that the items listed above are unique with regards to:
Equity, tab page "Statistical Equity"
Goodwill global or all methods
Selected items, tab page "Statistical Net Income"

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6059 - Method/equity/selected items: Item &1 occurs more than once ?

  The SAP error message UCF6059 indicates that there is a duplication issue with the selected items in a method or equity transaction. Specifically, it means that the item identified by &1 appears more than once in the context where it should be unique.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same item has been entered multiple times in a transaction or a list where unique entries are expected.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, duplicates may have been introduced during the import process.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the equity or method settings that allow for duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6059 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Review the list of items you are trying to process. Look for the item indicated by &1 and ensure it only appears once.
  If you find duplicates, remove the extra entries.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If you are importing data, validate the source data to ensure there are no duplicates before importing it into SAP.
  Use tools or scripts to check for duplicates in your data set.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the equity or method in question. Ensure that the settings do not allow for duplicate entries.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  If the error persists, check transaction logs or error logs for additional details that might help identify the source of the duplication.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Financial Accounting, Asset Management) to understand the expected behavior regarding item uniqueness.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF6059 error in your SAP system.