How To Fix UCF6626 - Ownership percentage of consolidation unit &1 is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Ownership percentage of consolidation unit &1 is zero

What causes this issue?

The ownership percentage of consolidation unit &V1& of consolidation
group &V2& for investee unit &V4& equals zero already at the start of
activity/activity number &V3&.

System Response

The change in investment cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Interim reductions in the percentage of ownership to zero are often
caused by an inappropriate sequence of activities. Therefore, examine
the sequence of activities for investee unit &V4& and consolidation
unit &V1&. If indirect activities are involved, also look at the
investee unit of the direct activity that triggers the indirect
activity.
If necessary, change the sequence of activities.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6626 - Ownership percentage of consolidation unit &1 is zero ?

  The SAP error message UCF6626, which states "Ownership percentage of consolidation unit &1 is zero," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials). This error indicates that the ownership percentage for a specific consolidation unit (identified by &1) is set to zero, which is not valid for consolidation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ownership Data: The ownership percentage for the consolidation unit has not been defined or has been incorrectly set to zero.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the consolidation unit, the ownership percentage may have been mistakenly left blank or entered as zero.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the consolidation unit may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect ownership information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ownership Percentage:
  
  Navigate to the relevant consolidation unit in the SAP system.
  Verify the ownership percentage in the master data settings for that unit.
  If it is set to zero, update it to the correct ownership percentage.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Go to the master data maintenance transaction for consolidation units (e.g., transaction code OB62 or similar, depending on your SAP version).
  Locate the consolidation unit in question and ensure that the ownership percentage is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related consolidation settings are correctly configured, including the ownership structure and any related entities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining consolidation unit data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the consolidation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Consolidation Unit: A consolidation unit represents a legal entity or a group of entities that are consolidated together for financial reporting purposes.
  Ownership Percentage: This is a critical value that indicates the extent of control or ownership one entity has over another, which affects how financial results are consolidated.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions for managing consolidation units, such as OB62 for maintaining consolidation unit master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.