How To Fix UCF6647 - Direct elimination is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Direct elimination is deactivated

What causes this issue?

Direct elimination of goodwill is not activated in <ZK>System
Utilization</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6647 - Direct elimination is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message UCF6647, which states "Direct elimination is deactivated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, particularly when dealing with intercompany eliminations. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform direct eliminations for intercompany transactions because the necessary settings or configurations are not enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The direct elimination feature may not be activated in the system settings. This can happen if the relevant configuration for direct eliminations is not set up correctly in the consolidation settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the entities involved in the intercompany transactions. For example, the entities may not be properly defined for direct elimination.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be eligible for direct elimination based on the current configuration.
  Version Settings: The version being used for consolidation may not have direct elimination enabled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the settings for direct elimination under the Consolidation section.
  Ensure that the option for direct elimination is activated for the relevant consolidation version.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the entities involved in the intercompany transactions is correctly set up. Ensure that the entities are marked for direct elimination if required.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Check the transaction types being used in the consolidation process. Ensure that they are configured to allow direct elimination.
  
  
  
  Version Settings:
  
  Confirm that the consolidation version you are using has the direct elimination feature enabled. You can do this by checking the version settings in the consolidation module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring direct eliminations in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the direct elimination process works as expected without triggering the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP Consolidation to better understand the configuration and functionality of direct eliminations.
  
  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.