How To Fix UCF6072 - Selected items: Legacy data transfer: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Selected items: Legacy data transfer: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item

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What causes this issue?

The equity balancing item (which you specify on tab page "Legacy Data
Transfer" under "Selected Items") must have the
<DS:GLOS.615F0191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>item type</> "Balance Sheet".
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 UCF6072 - Selected items: Legacy data transfer: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item ?

  The SAP error message UCF6072 indicates that during a legacy data transfer, the system has identified that the selected item (denoted as &1) is not classified as a balance sheet item. This typically occurs when you are trying to transfer data related to financial accounts that are not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The item you are trying to transfer is not defined as a balance sheet account in the chart of accounts. Balance sheet accounts typically include assets, liabilities, and equity, while income statement accounts include revenues and expenses.
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly configured in the system, or it may be set up in a way that does not align with the requirements for balance sheet items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry or mapping during the legacy data transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP and verify that the account in question is set up as a balance sheet account. You can do this by navigating to the account in the chart of accounts and checking its account type.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct account group that is designated for balance sheet accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Legacy Data Transfer Settings:
  
  Ensure that the legacy data transfer process is correctly configured to include only balance sheet items. Review the mapping and selection criteria used during the transfer.
  If you are using a specific transaction or program for the legacy data transfer, check the documentation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the account is indeed a balance sheet account, double-check the data being transferred for any discrepancies or errors.
  Make sure that the item you are trying to transfer is correctly identified and that all necessary fields are filled out properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on legacy data transfer and the specific requirements for balance sheet items.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to display/change G/L account master data) or OX15 (to maintain account groups) to check and modify account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the legacy data transfer process are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully complete the legacy data transfer.