How To Fix UCF6766 - Non-blank goodwill-creating activity is not permitted

UCF6766 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Non-blank goodwill-creating activity is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a goodwill entry with a non-blank value for the
goodwill-creating activity (or its activity number or investee unit).
However, you have not selected the <LS>Goodwill Separate from Investment
</> indicator.
The reference between a manual goodwill entry and the corresponding
goodwill-creating activity is only possible if you separate the manual
goodwill from the investment.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter the goodwill entry with empty values for the goodwill-creating
activity (and its activity number and investee unit), or select the
<LS>Goodwill Separate from Investment</> indicator.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6766 - Non-blank goodwill-creating activity is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message UCF6766, which states "Non-blank goodwill-creating activity is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with goodwill and asset management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to post or process a transaction that involves goodwill, but the activity type or the transaction does not meet the required criteria set by the system. Specifically, it indicates that the system has detected a non-blank goodwill-creating activity that is not allowed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type or the transaction type may not be properly configured to handle goodwill transactions.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for goodwill creation in the relevant controlling area or company code may be missing or incorrectly set.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be designated for goodwill-related activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6766 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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