How To Fix UCM0216 - Data stream for supplier data is required (consolidation area &2)

UCM0216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Data stream for supplier data is required (consolidation area &2)

What causes this issue?

If elimination of IU profit and loss in transferred inventory is to be
used in a <DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area
</> of <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1&,
data stream <ZK>Supplier Data</> must exist in the data basis.
Elimination of IU profit and loss in transferred inventory is currently
activated in consolidation area &V2&, but data stream <ZK>Supplier Data
</> does not exist in the data basis.

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?

Check whether elimination of IU profit and loss in transferred inventory
is to be used in a consolidation area.
If this is the case, select data stream <ZK>Supplier Data</> in data
basis &V1&.
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 UCM0216 - Data stream for supplier data is required (consolidation area &2) ?

  The SAP error message UCM0216, which states "Data stream for supplier data is required (consolidation area &2)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, particularly when dealing with supplier data in a consolidation area. This error indicates that the system expects a data stream for supplier data but cannot find it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Stream: The most common cause of this error is that the required data stream for supplier data has not been defined or is missing in the specified consolidation area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the consolidation area settings that prevent the system from recognizing the data stream.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data transfer process that result in missing supplier data.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the consolidation area may not be correctly configured to include supplier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Stream Configuration:
  
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