How To Fix UCM0217 - Inv. data for elim. of IU P/L in inv. can only be read from totals DB

UCM0217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Inv. data for elim. of IU P/L in inv. can only be read from totals DB

What causes this issue?

You want to use the
<DS:GLOS.3528EC2CE8AA5570E10000009B38F983>elimination of IU profit and
loss in transferred inventory</> in
<DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> &V1&. No
data stream is defined for inventory data in corresponding data basis
&V2&.

System Response

In the settings for location of values for elimination of IU profit and
loss in transferred inventory it is not possible to read the inventory
data from additional financial data; you can only read the inventory
data from the totals database. To do this, you have to maintain
additional settings for the reported items of the inventory data.

How to fix this error?

If you intend to read inventory data from additional financial data, you
have to generate data stream <ZK>Inventory Data</> in the data basis. To
call data basis maintenance directly, click <DS:TRAN.UCWB01>here</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0217 - Inv. data for elim. of IU P/L in inv. can only be read from totals DB ?

  The SAP error message UCM0217 indicates that there is an issue with the inventory data related to the elimination of intercompany profit and loss (P/L) in inventory. This error typically arises in the context of intercompany transactions where inventory is involved, and it suggests that the system is unable to read the necessary data from the totals database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in Totals Database: The error often occurs when the required data for intercompany eliminations is not available in the totals database. This can happen if the data has not been updated or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to intercompany accounting or inventory management.
  Timing Issues: The error can also occur if the data has not yet been processed or if there are timing issues in the posting of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Totals Database: Verify that the totals database is correctly populated with