How To Fix UCF6791 - Equity: Deviating shares: Item &1 is not an equity item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Equity: Deviating shares: Item &1 is not an equity item

What causes this issue?

The items for deviating shares must form a subset of the equity items.
However, item &V1& is not an equity item.

System Response

The Customizing settings for <LS>Equity, Deviating Shares</> is
inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

On the <LS>Deviating Shares</> tab page, specify only those items to
which you have assigned a statistical equity item on the <LS>Statistical
Equity</> tab page.
You can use items for deviating shares only in reported equity data for
the <LS>Subsequent Consolidation</> or <LS>Distribution of Dividends</>
activity.

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 UCF6791 - Equity: Deviating shares: Item &1 is not an equity item ?

  The SAP error message UCF6791 indicates that there is an issue with equity items in the context of financial transactions or reporting. Specifically, the message states that "Item &1 is not an equity item," which suggests that the system is expecting an equity item but has encountered a different type of item.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Classification: The item referenced in the error message (&1) is not classified as an equity item in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a non-equity item was mistakenly included in a transaction or report that requires equity items.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for equity items may not be set up correctly, leading to misclassification of items.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction being processed may require specific equity items, and the item in question does not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Classification: Verify the classification of the item in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined as an equity item in the system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., G/L accounts) and check the settings for the item.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Look at the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that all items included are appropriate equity items.
  
  If a non-equity item was included by mistake, remove it or replace it with the correct equity item.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for equity items in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the specific configuration for equity reporting.
  
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on equity item classifications and related transactions.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the transaction or report again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to equity management, such as those for managing G/L accounts or equity reporting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify equity items.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.