How To Fix UCF6782 - Specify clearing items for negative stockholders' equity

UCF6782 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Specify clearing items for negative stockholders' equity

What causes this issue?

You have <ZH>not</> specified one of the following posting items in the
Customizing settings for <LS>Negative Stockholders' Equity Global</> for
consolidation of investments or in the settings for the consolidation of
investments method on the <LS>Clearing Items</> tab page or the <LS>
Negative Stockholders' Equity</>:
<LS>Clearing - Equity</>
<LS>Clearing - Minority Interest</>
<LS>Negative Investment, Appropriations</>

System Response

The Customizing settings for negative stockholders' equity are
incomplete, therefore the system terminates the execution of automatic
consolidation of investments with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Complete the missing Customizing settings by specifying balance sheet
items for the posting items in the case of negative stockholders'
equity.

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 UCF6782 - Specify clearing items for negative stockholders' equity ?

  The SAP error message UCF6782, which states "Specify clearing items for negative stockholders' equity," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling within the SAP system. This error is related to the handling of negative stockholders' equity, which can arise in various scenarios, such as when a company has incurred losses that exceed its equity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stockholders' Equity: This situation arises when the total liabilities of a company exceed its total assets, leading to a negative equity position. This can happen due to accumulated losses, high levels of debt, or other financial issues.
  Clearing Items Not Specified: The error indicates that the system requires specific clearing items to be defined for transactions that are affecting the stockholders' equity negatively. This is necessary for proper accounting and reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Financial Statements: Check the financial statements to understand the reasons behind the negative stockholders' equity. This may involve analyzing profit and loss statements,