How To Fix UCF6146 - Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 has a breakdown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 has a breakdown

What causes this issue?

The statistical item for third-party investment may not have a
breakdown. However, item &V1& shows a breakdown.

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?

Use a statistical item without a breakdown for third-party investment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6146 - Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 has a breakdown ?

  The SAP error message UCF6146 indicates that there is an issue with the full goodwill calculation in the context of consolidation. Specifically, it suggests that there is a breakdown for the selected item, which is typically related to the consolidation of financial statements in SAP's Financial Consolidation module.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: The item referenced (item &1) may not have all the necessary data for the full goodwill calculation. This could be due to missing entries in the consolidation data or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the consolidation process may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how goodwill is calculated.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being used for the consolidation, such as discrepancies between the parent and subsidiary financial statements.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the exchange rates are not properly defined, it can lead to breakdowns in the calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data for the item in question is complete. This includes verifying that all relevant financial statements and entries are present and correctly entered.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings for the consolidation process to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for goodwill calculation.
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies between the parent and subsidiary data. Ensure that all intercompany transactions are properly eliminated.
  
  
  Examine Currency Settings: Check the currency settings and ensure that the exchange rates are correctly defined and applied. Make sure that all currencies used in the consolidation are consistent.
  
  
  Run Consolidation Reports: Use the relevant SAP reports to identify any issues in the consolidation process. This can help pinpoint where the breakdown is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling full goodwill calculations and related error messages.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to SAP Financial Consolidation and goodwill calculations to ensure you are following best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the UCF6146 error message in SAP.