How To Fix UCF6361 - Adjustment of minority interests: Document type is initial

UCF6361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Adjustment of minority interests: Document type is initial

What causes this issue?

You are executing the <LS>Adjust Minority Interest for Equity</>
function. For posting, the function requires an automatic document type
for consolidation group-dependent entries of the <LS>Consolidation of
Investments</> business application that you cannot assign to a task.
You need to specify the document type for the adjustment of minority
interests in the selected items for consolidation of investments on the
<LS>Legacy Data Transfer</> tab page. However, you have not specified a
document type.

System Response

The system terminates the <LS>Adjust Minority Interest for Equity</>
function.

How to fix this error?

Complete the missing document type in the settings for the selected
items for consolidation of investments.

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 UCF6361 - Adjustment of minority interests: Document type is initial ?

  The SAP error message UCF6361, which states "Adjustment of minority interests: Document type is initial," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with minority interests in consolidated financial statements. This error indicates that there is an issue with the document type being used for the adjustment of minority interests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initial Document Type: The error suggests that the document type being used for the adjustment is marked as "initial." In SAP, certain document types are designated for specific purposes, and using an initial document type for adjustments may not be allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for handling minority interests.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of document types during the consolidation process can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Review the document type being used for the adjustment. Ensure that it is not set