How To Fix UCF6685 - Some selected items for posting group shares have not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Some selected items for posting group shares have not been maintained

What causes this issue?

Some of the selected items for posting group shares have not been
maintained.

System Response

The system cannot completely post the group shares.

How to fix this error?

Specify the items in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6685 - Some selected items for posting group shares have not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message UCF6685, which states "Some selected items for posting group shares have not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with posting groups in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are items in the transaction that do not have the necessary configuration or data maintained for the posting group shares.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting group for certain items may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary settings for the posting group are not defined in the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master).
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the items involved in the transaction may be incomplete or missing required fields that are necessary for the posting group.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the posting groups defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the posting group settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the items involved in the transaction. Ensure that all required fields for the posting group are filled out correctly.
  Maintain Posting Groups: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the posting groups for the relevant items are properly maintained. This can typically be done in the following areas:
  
  For customers: Transaction code FD02 (Change Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer).
  For vendors: Transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or XK01 (Create Vendor).
  For materials: Transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the posting groups in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the relevant sections for Financial Accounting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to maintain posting groups and related settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF6685 error message in SAP.