How To Fix UCM0204 - Organizational change logic is required (consolidation area &2)

UCM0204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Organizational change logic is required (consolidation area &2)

What causes this issue?

If you want to use the <DS:GLOS.5A350989A637D511AE740800062AFB0F>
organizational change</> function in a
<DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> of
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1& within
consolidation of investments, the data in the <ZK>Investments</> data
stream needs to be extended in the data basis.
The <ZK>organizational change</> function is currently activated in
consolidation area &V2&.

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?

In the maintenance of data basis &V1&, select the <ZK>Investments</> and
<ZK>Goodwill</> data streams for generation.
In data basis maintenance, choose the <ZK>Data Stream Fields</> tab
page.
Under <ZK>Additional Fields</> in the <ZK>Investments</> data stream,
include the optional <ZK>Organizational Change Number</> characteristic.
Save the data basis.

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 UCM0204 - Organizational change logic is required (consolidation area &2) ?

  The SAP error message UCM0204, which states "Organizational change logic is required (consolidation area &2)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, particularly when dealing with organizational changes in the context of financial consolidation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to organizational changes in the consolidation area specified. It can occur due to:
  
  Missing Organizational Change Logic: The system requires a defined logic for handling organizational changes (like mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring) for the specified consolidation area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The consolidation area may not be properly configured to handle the organizational changes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the consolidation correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Change Logic:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the consolidation area in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the organizational change logic is defined