How To Fix UCF6657 - Negative stockholders' equity per method defined

UCF6657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Negative stockholders' equity per method defined

What causes this issue?

The special logic for negative stockholders' equity is defined per
consolidation of investments method 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6657 - Negative stockholders' equity per method defined ?

  The SAP error message UCF6657, which indicates "Negative stockholders' equity per method defined," typically arises in the context of financial accounting and reporting within the SAP system. This error suggests that the stockholders' equity calculated based on the defined method is negative, which is not permissible in standard accounting practices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The method used to calculate stockholders' equity may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the financial statements or related accounts.
  Negative Balances: There could be negative balances in accounts that contribute to stockholders' equity, such as retained earnings or other equity accounts.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings in the general ledger could lead to an imbalance in equity accounts.
  Currency Translation Issues: If multiple currencies are involved, translation errors could lead to incorrect equity calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the method used to calculate stockholders' equity. Ensure that all parameters