How To Fix UCF6161 - Distribution of dividends &2: Breakdown by &1 is missing

UCF6161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Distribution of dividends &2: Breakdown by &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for <LS>appropriation of retained earnings
</>, you specified item &V2& on the <LS>Distribution of Dividends</> tab
page. This item must be specified along with a value for characteristic
&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?

Correct the Customizing settings for <LS>appropriation of retained
earnings</> on the <LS>Distribution of Dividends</> tab page.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6161 - Distribution of dividends &2: Breakdown by &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message UCF6161 indicates that there is a missing breakdown for the distribution of dividends in the context of financial accounting. This error typically arises when the system expects a detailed breakdown of the dividend distribution by a specific criterion (like a company code, profit center, or another relevant dimension) but cannot find it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Breakdown Data: The most common cause is that the necessary breakdown data for the dividend distribution is not maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for dividend distribution may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required breakdown.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, where the breakdown information was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to dividend distribution in the