How To Fix UCF6857 - Indicator for goodwill reduction is ambiguous

UCF6857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Indicator for goodwill reduction is ambiguous

What causes this issue?

The indicator for goodwill reduction is ambiguous.
For divestitures, the indicator must be unique for each investor.
For transfers, the indicator must be unique for the entire activity.

System Response

The investment data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the collected investment data.

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 UCF6857 - Indicator for goodwill reduction is ambiguous ?

  The SAP error message UCF6857, which states "Indicator for goodwill reduction is ambiguous," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with goodwill in mergers and acquisitions. This error indicates that there is a conflict or ambiguity in the settings related to the goodwill reduction indicator in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Settings: The error often arises when there are multiple entries or configurations for the goodwill reduction indicator in the system, leading to confusion about which one should be applied.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for goodwill reduction may not be set up correctly in the system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to goodwill across different entities or periods, causing the system to be unable to determine the correct indicator to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for goodwill reduction in the