How To Fix UCF6840 - No consolidation units with accounting technique "equity method"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No consolidation units with accounting technique "equity method"

What causes this issue?

When you enter additional financial data for equity holdings
adjustments, the system displays only consolidation units that use the
equity method. At this time, no such consolidation units exist in the
consolidation group.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6840 - No consolidation units with accounting technique "equity method" ?

  The SAP error message UCF6840 indicates that there are no consolidation units available that use the accounting technique "equity method." This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Consolidation (BC) module or SAP S/4HANA Finance.
  Cause:
  
  No Units Defined: There may be no consolidation units defined in the system that are set up to use the equity method of accounting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the consolidation units may not be set correctly, or the units may not be assigned the equity method.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used in the consolidation process may not include any units that are configured for the equity method.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the consolidation units may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consolidation Units:
  
  Go to the consolidation unit master data and verify that there are units defined with the equity method.
  Ensure that the relevant units are correctly configured to use the equity method.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the consolidation units in the SAP system. Ensure that the accounting technique is set to "equity method" for the relevant units.
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Financial Consolidation) and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Selection:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the consolidation process. Ensure that the criteria include the units that are set up for the equity method.
  If necessary, modify the selection criteria to include the appropriate consolidation units.
  
  
  
  Complete Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data for the consolidation units is complete and accurate. This includes financial data, ownership percentages, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and troubleshooting consolidation units and accounting methods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Equity Method: This accounting technique is used for investments in associates where the investor has significant influence but not control. Under this method, the investment is recorded at cost and adjusted for the investor's share of the associate's profits or losses.
  SAP Business Consolidation: This module is used for consolidating financial data from multiple entities within an organization, allowing for accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as UC01 (Consolidation Unit Master Data) and UC10 (Consolidation) to navigate the system effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Consolidation for further assistance.