How To Fix UCF6630 - Totals item for appropriation of retained earnings not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Totals item for appropriation of retained earnings not specified

What causes this issue?

You have not specified the totals item for appropriation of retained
earnings in Customizing for consolidation of investments.
This item is relevant if appropriations of retained earnings are
disclosed after the income statement. Then, the totals item defines the
items of a section of the chart of accounts that is used for posting
appropriations of retained earnings.

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 UCF6630 - Totals item for appropriation of retained earnings not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6630, which states "Totals item for appropriation of retained earnings not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly when dealing with retained earnings and the appropriation of profits in financial statements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system cannot find a specified totals item for the appropriation of retained earnings in the financial statement version or when the configuration for retained earnings is incomplete or incorrect. It may also occur if the necessary settings for the financial statement version or the retained earnings account are not properly defined in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 to check the financial statement version.
  Ensure that the totals item for the appropriation of retained earnings is correctly defined in the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Define Totals Item:
  
  If the totals item is not defined, you will need to create or specify it. This can be done in the financial statement version configuration.
  Make sure that the totals item for retained earnings is included in the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Review Retained Earnings Account:
  
  Check the configuration of the retained earnings account in the chart of accounts. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the configuration for the retained earnings appropriation. This can be done in the transaction code OBY6 (for defining retained earnings accounts).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the retained earnings process.
  
  
  
  Run Closing Programs:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try running the closing programs again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58 - Financial Statement Version
  OBY6 - Retained Earnings Account Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF6630 error in your SAP system.