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

UCF6847 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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