How To Fix UCF6624 - Special item for net income not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Special item for net income not specified

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a selected net income item (for example, for Net
Income Prior To First Consolidation, or for Net Income - Method Change)
under Appropriation of Retained Earnings -> Net Income in Customizing
for consolidation of investments.
These items are part of appropriation of retained earnings. These items
must be either in the balance sheet or in the income statement,
depending on where appropriations of retained earnings are stated (see
the settings in the consolidation area).

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 assignments in Customizing for consolidation of
investments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6624 - Special item for net income not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6624, which states "Special item for net income not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a special item to be defined for net income, but it has not been specified in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special item for net income has not been defined in the system settings. This is often required for proper financial reporting and consolidation.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings related to financial statement items or consolidation may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary special item.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry in the financial statements or the consolidation process that prevent the system from identifying the net income correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Special Item:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for financial reporting or consolidation.
  Navigate to the section where special items are defined (this may vary based on your specific SAP version).
  Ensure that a special item for net income is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Items:
  
  Review the financial statement items to ensure that they are correctly mapped and that the net income is included in the relevant accounts.
  Make sure that the accounts related to net income are correctly assigned to the special item.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or another consolidation tool, check the settings related to the consolidation process.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly, including the special items for net income.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring special items for net income in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test consolidation or financial report to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6624 error and ensure that your financial reporting and consolidation processes function correctly.