How To Fix UCF6820 - An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 820

• Message text: An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1

What causes this issue?

An activity <ZK>First Consolidation</> with activity number &V2&
already exists for investee unit &V1&.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Create the activity for a different investee unit or add activity
number &V2& to the 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 UCF6820 - An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6820, which states "An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Consolidation module. This error indicates that there is already an existing activity for the first consolidation process for the specified entity or group (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Activity: An attempt is being made to create a new first consolidation activity for an entity or group that already has an existing first consolidation activity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured, leading to the creation of multiple first consolidation activities.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to initiate a first consolidation for an entity that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6820 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Activities:
  
  Navigate to the relevant consolidation area in SAP and check if there is already an existing first consolidation activity for the specified entity or group.
  If an activity exists, review its status and determine if it needs to be completed, modified, or deleted.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Activity:
  
  If the existing first consolidation activity is not needed, you may delete it or modify it as necessary.
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the consolidation process to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling first consolidation activities and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing consolidation activities, such as UCM1 for managing consolidation units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the correct roles and authorizations to perform consolidation activities, as insufficient permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCF6820 error and implement a suitable solution.