How To Fix UCF6633 - Item for positive statistical goodwill not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 633

• Message text: Item for positive statistical goodwill not specified

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a statistical item for positive goodwill in
Customizing for consolidation of investments.
Regardless of which goodwill treatment is activated in <LS>System
Utilization</>, the statistical goodwill items need to be defined under
<LS>Goodwill Global</>.
These must be statistical balance sheet items with breakdowns by partner
unit.
If you use different types of goodwill treatment (amortization,
reduction, etc.), you need to specify a separate statistical item for
each treatment.
The statistical items for positive and negative goodwill must always be
different.

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 UCF6633 - Item for positive statistical goodwill not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6633, which states "Item for positive statistical goodwill not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with goodwill accounting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified item for positive statistical goodwill, which is necessary for processing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises due to missing or incorrect configuration in the system related to goodwill accounting. This could be due to the absence of a defined item for statistical goodwill in the relevant configuration settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be correctly set up to handle statistical goodwill.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the business partner or the financial documents being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for goodwill accounting in SAP. This can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Ensure that the necessary items for statistical goodwill are defined and correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Define Statistical Goodwill Items:
  
  If the item for positive statistical goodwill is not defined, you will need to create it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  Ensure that the item is linked to the appropriate account and that it meets the requirements for statistical postings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Check the transaction types being used in the process that triggered the error. Ensure that they are set up to handle statistical goodwill correctly.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the error. This includes checking the business partner or vendor/customer master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring statistical goodwill and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial accounting and controlling, such as OBY6 (for defining account types) or OBA7 (for defining statistical accounts).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.