How To Fix UCMR020 - Goodwill-carrying consolidation unit &1 cannot be used as default unit

UCMR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Goodwill-carrying consolidation unit &1 cannot be used as default unit

What causes this issue?

You have defined consolidation unit &V1& as a goodwill-carrying
consolidation unit in the consolidation workbench under <LS>Master Data
</> -> <LS>Consolidation Units</> -> <LS>Goodwill-Carrying Units</>.
You can therefore post only the goodwill to consolidation unit &V1&. You
cannot use consolidation unit &V1& as the default unit.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the default values are inconsistent and
cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Use another consolidation unit as the default unit. This consolidation
unit may not be defined as a goodwill-carrying consolidation unit.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMR020 - Goodwill-carrying consolidation unit &1 cannot be used as default unit ?

  The SAP error message UCMR020 indicates that there is an issue with the goodwill-carrying consolidation unit in the context of consolidation processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to use a specified consolidation unit as the default unit for goodwill calculations or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The consolidation unit may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings related to the goodwill or consolidation unit.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the consolidation unit may be incomplete or missing. This includes information about the consolidation unit's structure, ownership, or financial data.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the consolidation unit, such as discrepancies in ownership percentages or financial figures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the consolidation unit.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying