How to fix SAP error UCF6856?

What causes this issue? Goodwill carried in local currency cannot be directly eliminated or directly written off.System Response The data record cannot be processed.How to fix this error? Adjust the treatment of goodwill.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.

How To Fix UCF6856 - Goodwill carried in local currency: Treatment not allowed

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments
Message number: 856
Message text: Goodwill carried in local currency: Treatment not allowed
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What causes this issue?
Goodwill carried in local currency cannot be directly eliminated or
directly written off.
System Response
The data record cannot be processed.
How to fix this error?
Adjust the treatment of goodwill.
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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