How To Fix UCF6098 - Appropr. of ret.earnings: Item &1 has an error in the location of values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Appropr. of ret.earnings: Item &1 has an error in the location of values

What causes this issue?

For the <ZK>location of data</> you specified on tab page <ZK>General
</> that equity data is to be read either
from the totals database or
from both the totals database and additional financial data
Furthermore, in the
<DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> you
defined that appropriations of retained earnings are recorded in the
balance sheet.
In this case, the items you specified under <ZK>Appropriation of
Retained Earnings -> Distribution of Dividends</> and under
<ZK>Appropriation of Retained Earnings -> Bonus Payment</> either must
be entered in <ZK>location of data</> on tab page <ZK>Equity</> for the
activity <ZK>distribution of dividends</>, or these items may not be
assigned to any other activity.
In your case, item &V1& (which you specified under <ZK>Appropriation of
Retained Earnings -> Distribution of Dividends</> or under
<ZK>Appropriation of Retained Earnings -> Bonus Payment</>) is assigned
to activity &V2& for the location of equity data.

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 entries for the location of equity data and the entries under
<ZK>Appropriation of Retained Earnings</> on tab pages <ZK>Distribution
of Dividends</> and <ZK>Bonus Payment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6098 - Appropr. of ret.earnings: Item &1 has an error in the location of values ?

  The SAP error message UCF6098, which states "Appropriation of retained earnings: Item &1 has an error in the location of values," typically occurs during the year-end closing process or when trying to post retained earnings. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the appropriation of retained earnings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The retained earnings account may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the chart of accounts or the financial statement version.
  Missing or Incorrect Values: The values for the retained earnings item may be missing or incorrectly entered in the relevant financial documents.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the retained earnings account, such as mismatched account types or incorrect account assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the retained earnings account in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the account is correctly set up in the chart of accounts and that it is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Documents:
  
  Check the financial documents related to the retained earnings item mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary values are present and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Verify that the posting period for the transaction is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to complete the transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the financial data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like FAGLL03 (Display G/L Account Line Items) to review the account balances and postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message UCF6098.
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods), FAGLL03 (Display G/L Account Line Items), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCF6098 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UCF6098 error message in SAP.