How To Fix UCF6847 - The current and the prior year original values are not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 847

• Message text: The current and the prior year original values are not identical

What causes this issue?

This goodwill was incurred in the prior year. This is why the prior year
original value must equal the current original value.

System Response

The goodwill data cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the values of the key figures in question.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6847 - The current and the prior year original values are not identical ?

  The SAP error message UCF6847, which states "The current and the prior year original values are not identical," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or budget management within the SAP system. This error indicates a discrepancy between the original values of the current year and the prior year for a specific financial object, such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The most common cause is that the original values for the current year have been modified or incorrectly entered, leading to a mismatch with the prior year's values.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes in the configuration of financial objects or budget settings may lead to differences in how values are calculated or reported.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, inconsistencies may arise.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made to the financial data can lead to discrepancies if not properly aligned with prior year values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Original Values: Check the original values for both the current and prior year. Ensure that they are indeed supposed to be identical based on your business logic.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are discrepancies due to incorrect data entry, correct the values in the system to ensure they match.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review any recent changes in configuration settings that might affect how values are calculated or reported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's financial reporting guidelines to understand the expected behavior of the system.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on your financial data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as S_ALR_87013611 for budget reports or KSB1 for cost center reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCF6847 error and implement a solution to resolve it.