How To Fix UCF6787 - Neg. investment not allowed: Accum. goodwill amortization was adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Neg. investment not allowed: Accum. goodwill amortization was adjusted

What causes this issue?

You have <ZH>not</> activated the <SE><LS>Negative Investments Allowed
</></> function in the settings for consolidation of investments.
You have entered an extraordinary valuation allowance or the system has
determined a planned depreciation for goodwill &V4&. As a result, the
cumulative value of the investment of consolidation unit &V1& in
investee unit &V2& in consolidation group &V3& is negative in this case.

System Response

The system adjusts the planned depreciation automatically so that the
investment is not negative as a result of the valuation allowance of
goodwill &V4&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6787 - Neg. investment not allowed: Accum. goodwill amortization was adjusted ?

  The SAP error message UCF6787, which states "Neg. investment not allowed: Accum. goodwill amortization was adjusted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset management within SAP. This error is related to the handling of goodwill and its amortization in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Investment: The error indicates that there is an attempt to post a negative investment amount, which is not allowed in the system. This often happens when there is an adjustment to accumulated goodwill amortization that results in a negative balance.
  Goodwill Amortization Adjustment: If there has been an adjustment to the accumulated amortization of goodwill, it may lead to a situation where the total investment in goodwill appears negative, which is not permissible in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that do not allow for negative postings related to goodwill.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Posting: Check the specific transaction or posting that triggered the error. Ensure that the amounts being posted are correct and do not result in a negative investment.
  Adjust Amortization: If the accumulated goodwill amortization has been incorrectly adjusted, you may need to reverse or correct that adjustment to ensure that the total investment remains positive.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle goodwill and its amortization. This may involve consulting with your SAP FI/CO configuration team.
  Use Correct Transaction Codes: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes for posting adjustments related to goodwill and amortization. For example, use transaction codes like ABZON (for asset acquisition) or ABT1N (for transfer within the same company code) appropriately.
  Check for Open Items: Ensure there are no open items or pending transactions that could be affecting the balance of goodwill and its amortization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and Goodwill Management for best practices and guidelines on handling goodwill and amortization.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.