How To Fix UCF6634 - Item for negative statistical goodwill not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Item for negative statistical goodwill not specified

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a statistical item for negative 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6634 - Item for negative statistical goodwill not specified ?

  The SAP error message UCF6634, which states "Item for negative statistical goodwill not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with goodwill calculations in mergers and acquisitions or when handling financial statements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves negative goodwill, but the system cannot find the appropriate configuration or account assignment for it. Negative goodwill occurs when the purchase price of an acquired company is less than the fair value of its net assets. In SAP, specific settings must be in place to handle such scenarios correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6634 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) in SAP.
  Ensure that the settings for goodwill and negative goodwill are correctly defined. This includes checking the relevant accounts for statistical goodwill in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Statistical Goodwill Accounts:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and follow the path:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Ledgers -> Define Statistical Goodwill Accounts.
  
  
  Make sure that the accounts for negative statistical goodwill are specified and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the transaction is valid.
  If the transaction involves a specific company code, ensure that the configuration is set up for that company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to goodwill accounting to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and transaction data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI/CO expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining company codes) and OBA7 (for defining account types).
  Goodwill Accounting: Understand the principles of goodwill accounting, including how it is calculated and reported in financial statements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF6634 error in your SAP system.