How To Fix UCFV120 - Percentage of ownership &1 in change of control is not blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFV - Messages for Validation

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Percentage of ownership &1 in change of control is not blank

What causes this issue?

In the totals database, you have entered investment data with the
non-initial value &V1& in the quantity field in an account assignment
that you assigned to the <LS>change of control</> activity in the
Customizing settings for the location of investment data.
Investment data for the <LS>change of control</> activity is intended
only for the revaluation of the investment book value, and not for
changes to the percentage of ownership.

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?

Enter the investment data in account assignments for the <LS>change of
control</> activity with an initial value in the quantity field, that
is, without changing the percentage of ownership.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFV120 - Percentage of ownership &1 in change of control is not blank ?

  The SAP error message UCFV120 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage of ownership in a change of control scenario. Specifically, it suggests that the percentage of ownership is not blank when it is expected to be. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, or changes in ownership structures.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the percentage of ownership field is populated (i.e., not blank) during a change of control process, but it should be empty based on the business logic or configuration settings. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a value in the percentage of ownership field when it should not have been filled.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not align with the business rules regarding ownership percentages during a change of control.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have brought over incorrect values that are not valid in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFV120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that the percentage of ownership field is blank if it is required to be so. If it is filled, clear the field and try again.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings related to change of control and ownership percentages are correctly configured. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Validate Business Rules: Confirm the business rules regarding ownership percentages during a change of control. Ensure that the system is set up to reflect these rules accurately.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the error is due to data migration, perform a data cleanup to remove or correct any invalid entries in the ownership percentage field.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the UCFV120 error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the change of control process (e.g., M&A transactions, ownership changes).
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes in the ownership fields.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.