How To Fix UCF6858 - Explicit offsetting entry is not selected


UCF6858 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

  • Message number: 858

  • Message text: Explicit offsetting entry is not selected

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <ZK>Explicit Offsetting Entry</> indicator needs to be selected for
    goodwill with the activity <ZK>Capitalization of Manual Goodwill.</>
    This has not been done.

    System Response

    The data record cannot be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    Either change the activity or select <ZK>Explicit Offsetting Entry.</>

    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 UCF6858 - Explicit offsetting entry is not selected ?
    The SAP error message UCF6858, which states "Explicit offsetting entry is not selected," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects an explicit offsetting entry to be selected for a particular transaction, but it has not been done.
    
    Cause: Missing Offsetting Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an appropriate offsetting entry for the transaction being processed. In financial accounting, every debit entry must have a corresponding credit entry.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to post transactions. Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require specific settings or entries that have not been fulfilled. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or create the required

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