How To Fix UCF6673 - Specify the negative investment item for scope of reported data &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Specify the negative investment item for scope of reported data &1

What causes this issue?

In C/I Customizing under Equity Method Posting, you have not specified
the item for negative investments for scope of reported data &V1&.
This item is needed in the
<DS:GLOS.352A9804D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>equity method</> for the
separate disclosure of the negative investment during adjustments. This
can be a balance sheet item or a statistical balance item.
Regardless of the item type, consolidation of investments requires the
negative investment item for statistical purposes. If multiple scopes of
reported data are defined, then you need to assign a different negative
investment item to each scope - that is, the assignment must be
reversible.

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 UCF6673 - Specify the negative investment item for scope of reported data &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6673, which states "Specify the negative investment item for scope of reported data &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Journal or when dealing with investment management and reporting. This error indicates that the system requires a specific negative investment item to be defined for the data scope you are trying to report on.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary configuration for negative investment items is not set up in the system.
  Data Scope Issues: The data scope you are trying to report on may not have a corresponding negative investment item defined.
  Incorrect Reporting Parameters: The parameters or filters applied in the report may not align with the available investment items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for investment management in SAP.
  Ensure that negative investment items are properly defined and linked to the relevant investment categories.
  
  
  
  Define Negative Investment Items:
  
  If negative investment items are not defined, you may need to create them. This can typically be done in the Customizing settings under the relevant investment management module.
  Use transaction codes like OIMT (for investment management) to check and define the necessary items.
  
  
  
  Review Reporting Parameters:
  
  Double-check the parameters you are using in your report. Ensure that they are correctly set to include the necessary negative investment items.
  If you are using a specific report transaction, verify that the selection criteria are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling investment items and reporting configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and parameters, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OIMT (Investment Management) and others that may be pertinent to your reporting needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error UCF6673, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.