How To Fix UCF6887 - Amortizable life is not applicable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Amortizable life is not applicable

What causes this issue?

An amortizable life does not apply to the goodwill treatments
<LS>impairment charge, direct elimination</>, and <LS>direct writeoff
</>, and is therefore not permitted.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the amortizable life or choose a different treatment for
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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6887 - Amortizable life is not applicable ?

  The SAP error message UCF6887, "Amortizable life is not applicable," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to set or change the amortization parameters for an asset. This error indicates that the system cannot determine a valid amortizable life for the asset in question, which is necessary for calculating depreciation or amortization.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Asset Class Configuration: The asset class may not have a defined amortizable life or the settings may not be appropriate for the type of asset being created or modified.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in fields related to depreciation or amortization.
  Incompatible Asset Type: The asset type may not support amortization, or the asset may be classified in a way that does not allow for amortization.
  Regulatory or Policy Constraints: There may be specific regulations or company policies that restrict the amortization of certain asset types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Asset Class) and ensure that the amortizable life is defined correctly.
  Verify that the depreciation areas are set up properly for the asset class.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) to review the asset master data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to depreciation and amortization.
  
  
  
  Validate Asset Type:
  
  Confirm that the asset type you are using is appropriate for amortization. If not, consider changing the asset type or class.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding asset accounting and amortization policies.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAOA (Asset Class).
  Depreciation Methods: Understand the different depreciation methods available in SAP and how they relate to amortization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCF6887 error and implement a solution to resolve it.