How To Fix UCF6612 - Clearing item for goodwill not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Clearing item for goodwill not defined

What causes this issue?

The posting item for goodwill amortization has not been assigned.
Depending on the setting in system utilization for consolidation of
investments, the goodwill posting items are defined:
Under <ZK>Settings -> Goodwill Global,</> or
Individually in the consolidation of investments method

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?

Add the missing goodwill posting items in Customizing for consolidation
of investments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6612 - Clearing item for goodwill not defined ?

  The SAP error message UCF6612, "Clearing item for goodwill not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill accounting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined clearing item for goodwill, which is necessary for processing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for goodwill clearing items has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the company code or the relevant account settings are not properly defined.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for goodwill may not be correctly linked to the clearing accounts in the system.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the existing configuration for goodwill clearing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Business Transactions > Goodwill > Define Clearing Items for Goodwill.
  Ensure that the clearing items for goodwill are defined for the relevant company code and account types.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignments:
  
  Check the account assignments in the relevant transaction to ensure that they are correctly linked to the defined clearing items.
  Make sure that the accounts used for goodwill are properly set up in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Verification:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used is appropriate for the goodwill clearing process. If necessary, consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the transaction type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring goodwill and clearing items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and account assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6612 error and ensure that your goodwill transactions can be processed correctly.