How To Fix UCF6359 - Neg. stockholders' equity (global): All posting items are mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Neg. stockholders' equity (global): All posting items are mandatory

What causes this issue?

You need to specify all posting items that are available for entry under
<LS>Negative Stockholders' Equity - Global</>. However, one or more
posting items have not been maintained.
Note: The system automatically displays the relevant posting items only.
If you have <ZH>not</> activated the <LS>No Calculation of Minority
Interest</> function, for example, the related posting items for
processing are not shown under <LS>Clearing Items</>.

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?

Specify a value for all posting items under <LS>Negative Stockholders'
Equity - Global</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6359 - Neg. stockholders' equity (global): All posting items are mandatory ?

  The SAP error message UCF6359, which states "Neg. stockholders' equity (global): All posting items are mandatory," typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with stockholders' equity in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) or during the posting of financial documents.
  Cause:
  This error generally arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: When posting a financial document, certain fields are mandatory. If any of these required fields are not filled out, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial document types or the account settings may not be set up correctly, leading to mandatory fields not being recognized.
  
  
  Negative Stockholders' Equity: The error specifically mentions negative stockholders' equity, which indicates that the system is trying to post a transaction that would result in a negative balance in equity accounts, which is not allowed without proper justification.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mandatory Fields: Review the document you are trying to post and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out. This includes fields like account numbers, amounts, and any other required information.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the relevant financial document types and account settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Analyze the Posting Logic: If the posting is intended to create a negative stockholders' equity, ensure that this is valid according to your accounting policies. If it is not valid, adjust the posting to ensure it does not result in negative equity.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the mandatory fields for the type of posting you are attempting.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial postings (e.g., FB50, F-02) to better understand where the error might be occurring.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.