How To Fix UCF6770 - Non-initial value is not permitted for organizational change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Non-initial value is not permitted for organizational change

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Organizational Change</> indicator for a
goodwill entry. This is permitted only in the following cases:
You have selected the <LS>Goodwill Separate from Investment</>
indicatorfor the <LS>Capitalization of Manual Goodwill</> activity in a
goodwill entry, or
You have selected the <LS>Manually Changed</> indicator for the
<LS>Horizontal Merger</> activity in a goodwill entry.
The goodwill entry in question does not fulfill these prerequisites.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the goodwill entry.

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 UCF6770 - Non-initial value is not permitted for organizational change ?

  The SAP error message UCF6770, which states "Non-initial value is not permitted for organizational change," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or when making changes to organizational structures in SAP. This error indicates that a non-initial value (i.e., a value that is not blank or null) is being used in a field that is expected to be initialized (blank) during an organizational change process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The error often arises when a user attempts to change an organizational unit or position without properly initializing certain fields that are required to be empty.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding how organizational changes should be processed.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the system may require that certain fields must be cleared or set to initial values before making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered in the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure that any fields that should be initialized are indeed blank.
  Review Organizational Change Process: Understand the specific requirements for the organizational change you are trying to perform. Consult the relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to organizational management. Ensure that they align with the intended process.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) to review and make changes to the organizational structure correctly.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error UCF6770. SAP Notes often provide detailed explanations and solutions for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on organizational management and changes to understand the expected behavior and requirements.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP organizational management processes to better understand how to navigate and manage organizational changes effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.