How To Fix UCM0211 - Direction ind. for elim. of investment income is required (cons area &2)


UCM0211 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 211

  • Message text: Direction ind. for elim. of investment income is required (cons area &2)

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  • What causes this issue?

    To use the accounting technique mutual stock method in a
    <DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> of
    <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1& in
    consolidation of investments (C/I), you need to extend the data streams
    for totals records and documents in the data basis.
    The <LS>mutual stock method</> is currently activated in consolidation
    area &V2& in C/I system utilization.

    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?

    Go to the SAP BW system and add the standard InfoObject 0BCS_DIDIEL to
    the InfoCube for totals records.
    Add the respective characteristic to the data model in data basis &V1&,
    and assign the role <ZK>Direction Indicator for Elimination of
    Investment Income.</>
    Select for generation the data stream <LS>Documents </>and, if
    applicable, the virtual InfoProviders of the data streams <LS>Totals
    Records </>and <LS>Documents</>.
    Save the data basis.
    Maintain consolidation area &V2& and add the characteristic with the
    role <ZK>Direction Indicator for Elimination of Investment Income </>to
    the data model.
    Save the consolidation area.

    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 UCM0211 - Direction ind. for elim. of investment income is required (cons area &2) ?
    The SAP error message UCM0211 indicates that there is a missing direction indicator for the elimination of investment income in a specific consolidation area. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Consolidation module.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: The system requires a direction indicator for the elimination of investment income, but it has not been defined for the specified consolidation area. The configuration for the consolidation area is incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of necessary settings for investment income elimination.
    Solution: To resolve the UCM0211 error, you can follow these steps: Check Configuration: Go to the SAP transaction code for the consolidation area (e.g., OBY6 for defining consolidation areas). Ensure that the consolidation area in question has the necessary settings for investment income elimination. Define Direction Indicator: Navigate to the configuration settings for the specific consolidation area. Look for the section related

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