How To Fix UCM0181 - Asset-managing and goodwill-creating units are the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Asset-managing and goodwill-creating units are the same

What causes this issue?

In the data model for <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1> data
basis</> &V1&, characteristic "&V2&" is specified for both of the roles
<LS>Asset/Liability-Managing Consolidation Unit</> and
<LS>Goodwill-Creating Investee Unit</>.
However, these characteristics have to be different.

System Response

The definition of data basis &V1& is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you actually want to use both of the functions
<LS>Capitalization and Valuation Allowances</> and <LS>Separation of
Goodwill from Investment</>.
In you want to use both functions, select different characteristics for
<LS>Asset/Liability-Managing Consolidation Unit</> and <LS>Good
will-Creating Investee Unit</>.

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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