How To Fix UCMR015 - Applying default values for first consolidation and divestiture acctg

UCMR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Applying default values for first consolidation and divestiture acctg

What causes this issue?

You have assigned new consolidation units to a consolidation group. So
far, the dates of first consolidation and divestiture accounting have
not been set for these consolidation units.

System Response

The system will use the following default values:
First consolidation: the current year and period (contained in the
global parameters)
Divestiture accounting: infinite (year 9999 and period 012)

How to fix this error?

Make sure you explicitly save the Customizing settings to allow for
permanent recognition of the default values by the application (for
example, consolidation of investments). If necessary, you can change the
values in the settings of the consolidation group.

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 UCMR015 - Applying default values for first consolidation and divestiture acctg ?

  The SAP error message UCMR015, which states "Applying default values for first consolidation and divestiture accounting," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Consolidation module. This message indicates that the system is applying default values for certain fields during the consolidation process, particularly when it comes to the first consolidation or divestiture accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary configuration settings for the consolidation process are not properly defined. This can include missing or incorrect settings for the consolidation group, accounting principles, or the specific entities involved in the consolidation.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data related to the entities being consolidated, the system may not be able to apply the correct values and defaults will be used instead.
  
  
  First-Time Setup: If this is the first time you are running a consolidation for a particular entity or group, the