How To Fix UCF6875 - Carry Goodwill in Local Currency cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Carry Goodwill in Local Currency cannot be set

What causes this issue?

You have selected <ZK>Carry Goodwill in Local Currency</> even though
the <ZK>Goodwill in Local Currency</> function is deactivated in the
current consolidation area.

System Response

The goodwill entry cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Unselect <ZK>Carry Goodwill in Local Currency</>.

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 UCF6875 - Carry Goodwill in Local Currency cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message UCF6875, which states "Carry Goodwill in Local Currency cannot be set," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset management within SAP. This error is related to the configuration of goodwill accounting in the system, particularly when dealing with local currency settings.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured in such a way that it does not allow the carrying of goodwill in local currency. This could be due to settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module or the configuration of the company code.
  
  
  Currency Type: The currency type for the company code or the asset may not be set correctly. If the system is expecting a specific currency type for goodwill and it is not configured properly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Goodwill Accounting: If the company code is not set up to handle goodwill accounting or if the necessary settings for goodwill are not activated, this error may be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF6875 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Settings for Goodwill.
  Ensure that the option to carry goodwill in local currency is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code in the Financial Accounting module.
  Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that the local currency is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Goodwill Activation:
  
  Ensure that goodwill accounting is activated for the relevant company code.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that all required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to goodwill accounting and currency settings for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (for asset accounting settings) and OX15 (for company code settings).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.