How To Fix UCMR016 - &1 &2 cannot be used as a goodwill-carrying unit

UCMR016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be used as a goodwill-carrying unit

What causes this issue?

You cannot use &V1& &V2& as goodwill-carrying unit. This can have one of
the following reasons:
&V1& &V2& is already assigned to a consolidation unit hierarchy.
&V1& &V2& is used as default unit (such as default partner).

System Response

The definition for &V2& as goodwill-carrying unit is inconsistent and
cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Use a different consolidation unit as goodwill-carrying unit.
The goodwill-carrying unit may neither be used as default unit nor be
assigned to a consolidation unit hierarchy.

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 UCMR016 - &1 &2 cannot be used as a goodwill-carrying unit ?

  The SAP error message UCMR016 indicates that a specific goodwill-carrying unit cannot be used in the context of a transaction or process you are attempting to execute. This error typically arises in the context of managing goodwill in SAP, particularly in the areas of asset accounting or mergers and acquisitions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCMR016 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The goodwill-carrying unit may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the asset accounting configuration.
  
  
  Incompatible Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be compatible with the specified goodwill-carrying unit. For example, certain transactions may only be valid for specific types of assets or units.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the goodwill-carrying unit may be incomplete or missing. This could include information about the asset, its classification, or its valuation.
  
  
  Status of the Goodwill-Carrying Unit: The goodwill-carrying