How To Fix UCF6156 - Document type &1: item for 'Clearing - Balance Sheet' is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Document type &1: item for 'Clearing - Balance Sheet' is not specified

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for the location of values for consolidation of
investments, you have specified in the calculation base that the system
is to suppress minority interest posting for consolidation
group-dependent entries with document type &V1&.
In this case, you need to override the <LS>Clearing - Balance Sheet</>
item in document type &V1&. This means the item that you specify in the
document type must be different to the item in the global definition for
<LS>Clearing - Balance Sheet</>. (You define this on the <LS>Clearing -
Balance Sheet</> tab page in the consolidation workbench under <LS>
Master Data</> -> <LS>Items</> -> <LS>Selected Items</>.)

System Response

If you do not override the <LS>Clearing - Balance Sheet</> item in
document type &V1&, this will result in incorrect postings to this
document type in consolidation of investments.

How to fix this error?

Define a separate item for <LS>Clearing - Balance Sheet</> in document
type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6156 - Document type &1: item for 'Clearing - Balance Sheet' is not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6156 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the document type related to "Clearing - Balance Sheet" in the context of the Universal Journal or Financial Accounting. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction that requires a specific document type configuration that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects a specific item type for the document type you are trying to use, but it has not been defined in the configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for clearing transactions has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used does not correspond to the expected configuration for balance sheet clearing.
  Customizations: If there are customizations or enhancements in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may be conflicting with standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6156 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are using for clearing transactions is properly defined and that the item types for "Clearing - Balance Sheet" are specified.
  
  
  
  Define Item Types:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the item types for the document type are defined. You may need to add or modify the item types to include the necessary configurations for balance sheet clearing.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is using the correct document type. If you are using a custom transaction, verify that it is set up to use the appropriate document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to your version of SAP to see if there are any specific requirements or known issues regarding document types and clearing transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBD2 (for item types) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting 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 cause of the UCF6156 error in your SAP system.