How To Fix UCF6163 - Appropriation of retained earnings: Incorrect breakdown for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Appropriation of retained earnings: Incorrect breakdown for item &1

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for the current consolidation area, you have
activated the <LS>appropriation of retained earnings in the balance
sheet</> setting.
The following items must therefore have the same breakdown as the
selected item <LS>Clearing - Balance Sheet</>:
<LS>Net Income Prior to First Consolidation</>
<LS>Net Income - Organizational Change</>
<LS>Net Income - Method Change</>
<LS>Net Income in Merger</>
<LS>Net Income Demerger</>
<LS>Net Income - Partial Divestiture</>

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?

Assign a different item or change the breakdown for item &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6163 - Appropriation of retained earnings: Incorrect breakdown for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6163, which states "Appropriation of retained earnings: Incorrect breakdown for item &1," typically occurs during the process of closing the financial year or when trying to allocate retained earnings in the financial accounting module. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the retained earnings are being allocated or broken down in the financial statements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The retained earnings account may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in how the amounts are allocated.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the financial documents that are being processed, such as incorrect amounts or missing entries for the relevant accounts.
  Inconsistent Account Assignment: The account assignment for the retained earnings may not match the expected structure or breakdown defined in the system.
  Period Closing Issues: If the previous fiscal year has not been closed properly, it can lead to issues in the current year’s retained earnings allocation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for retained earnings accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the accounts are set up correctly in the financial accounting module.
  Review Financial Documents: Check the financial documents related to the retained earnings allocation. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and that the amounts are correct.
  Correct Account Assignments: Verify that the account assignments for the retained earnings are consistent with the expected breakdown. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure they align with the configuration.
  Close Previous Periods: Ensure that all previous fiscal periods have been closed properly. If there are any open periods, close them to avoid discrepancies in the current year’s financials.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. There may be additional steps or considerations based on your specific SAP version or configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB53 (for retained earnings account configuration) or F.01 (for financial statement reporting) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the UCF6163 error and successfully allocate retained earnings in your SAP system.