How To Fix UCF6356 - Method &2: Incorrect item type for item &1

UCF6356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Method &2: Incorrect item type for item &1

What causes this issue?

You have specified the &V1& item in the Customizing settings for the
&V2& consolidation of investments method as a clearing item for negative
stockholders' equity, for its minority interest, or as an appropriation
item for negative investment.
The items that you specify in the Customizing settings for negative
stockholders' equity, must have the <LS>Balance Sheet</> item type.
However, item &V1& is not a balance sheet item.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the &V2& consolidation of investments
method are inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Specify only balance sheet items in the Customizing settings for
negative stockholders' equity.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6356 - Method &2: Incorrect item type for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6356, which states "Method &2: Incorrect item type for item &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Component Framework (UCF) or when dealing with specific business processes that involve item types in transactions or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the expected item type and the actual item type being processed. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The item type defined in the system does not match the item type expected by the method being called.
  Data Entry Errors: The item type may have been incorrectly entered or selected during transaction processing.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling item types correctly.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of components or configurations, it may lead to inconsistencies in item types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6356 error, you can take the following