How To Fix UCF6890 - Partner unit is the same as the investee unit

UCF6890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Partner unit is the same as the investee unit

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B7C1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner unit</> is the
same as the <DS:GLOS.3526B7CEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>investee unit</>
and you are processing indirect goodwill for an indirect activity. This
is suitable in exceptional cases only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Review the specified partner unit and change it if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6890 - Partner unit is the same as the investee unit ?

  The SAP error message UCF6890, which states "Partner unit is the same as the investee unit," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving investments or partnerships. This error indicates that the system has detected that the partner unit (the entity with which you are entering into a partnership or investment) is the same as the investee unit (the entity in which you are investing). This situation is generally not allowed because it creates a conflict in the relationship being established.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has mistakenly entered the same unit for both the partner and investee fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the investment management module or the way the partner and investee units are defined in the system.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for a unit to invest