How To Fix UCF6077 - Document type &1: The clearing item for consolidation unit is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Document type &1: The clearing item for consolidation unit is blank

What causes this issue?

For all document types that are used for the elimination of investment
income, you need to specify the <ZK>Clearing Item for Consolidation
Unit</> (on tab page <ZK>Clearing Items</>).
This item is still blank in document type &V1&.

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?

Specify the item in document type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6077 - Document type &1: The clearing item for consolidation unit is blank ?

  The SAP error message UCF6077 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing item for a consolidation unit in the context of financial consolidation. This error typically arises when the system expects a clearing item to be specified for a particular document type, but it is found to be blank or missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Item: The most common cause of this error is that the clearing item for the specified document type is not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the consolidation settings that prevent the system from recognizing the clearing item.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry where the clearing item was not entered or was incorrectly entered.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the consolidation unit may not be consistent, leading to the system not being able to find the required clearing item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question and ensure that the clearing item is properly defined.
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Consolidation settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Clearing Item:
  
  If the clearing item is missing, you will need to maintain it. This can usually be done in the relevant configuration area where document types are defined.
  Ensure that the clearing item is correctly linked to the consolidation unit.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the entries made for the consolidation unit and ensure that all required fields, including the clearing item, are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, correct any data entry mistakes.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use any available tools or reports in SAP to run consistency checks on the data for the consolidation unit. This can help identify any other issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional insights or steps tailored to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as transaction codes for configuration (SPRO) or for checking document entries (FB03).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error UCF6077 in the SAP Support Portal, as they may contain specific fixes or updates related to this error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UCF6077 error message in SAP.