How To Fix UCF6136 - Equity: Item for C/T of goodwill &1 is missing for minority interests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Equity: Item for C/T of goodwill &1 is missing for minority interests

What causes this issue?

Your consolidation area uses <ZK>Goodwill in Local Currency</>, and you
specified the item <ZK>Goodwill Currency Translation</> under
<ZK>Selected Items
</> on tab page <ZK>Goowill in Local Currency</>. In this case, the item
for <ZK>Goodwill Currency Translation</> must also be specified as the
equity item under <ZK>Equity</> on tab page <ZK>Minority Interest
</>.
The item for <ZK>Goodwill Currency Translation</>, &V1&, has not been
specified as the equity 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?

Specify &V1& as the equity item under <ZK>Equity</> on tab page
<ZK>Minority Interest</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6136 - Equity: Item for C/T of goodwill &1 is missing for minority interests ?

  The SAP error message UCF6136 indicates that there is a missing item for the calculation of goodwill related to minority interests in the context of equity consolidation. This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP, particularly when dealing with equity method accounting for investments in subsidiaries or joint ventures.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a specific item related to the calculation of goodwill for minority interests, but it cannot find it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the equity method or the specific item for goodwill may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data or transaction data that are required for the calculation.
  Inconsistent Data: The data for the minority interests may not be consistent with the expected format or structure required by the consolidation process.
  Missing Assignments: The assignment of the minority interest to the correct equity item may not have been made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6136 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the equity method in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary items for goodwill and minority interests are properly defined.
  Verify that the relevant settings in the consolidation configuration (such as the consolidation group and equity method settings) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the entities involved in the consolidation. Ensure that all necessary data related to minority interests and goodwill is correctly entered.
  Look for any missing entries or inconsistencies in the data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entries:
  
  Ensure that all relevant transactions related to minority interests are correctly recorded and that there are no missing entries.
  Check for any discrepancies in the financial statements that could affect the calculation of goodwill.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP's built-in tools to run consistency checks on the consolidation data. This can help identify any missing or inconsistent data that needs to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling equity method accounting and goodwill calculations.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in financial consolidation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on the configuration and setup for equity method accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining consolidation settings) and S_ALR_87012357 (for financial statement analysis) that may help in troubleshooting.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the consolidation process are adequately trained and have access to documentation that outlines the procedures for handling minority interests and goodwill.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF6136 error in your SAP system.