How To Fix UCMR031 - &1: Indicator not permitted for parent unit

UCMR031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1: Indicator not permitted for parent unit

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Parent Unit</> indicator for consolidation
unit &V1&. However, consolidation unit &V1& is a goodwill-carrying
consolidation unit or an assigned end node.
For goodwill-carrying consolidation units and assigned end nodes, you
should <ZH>not</> select the <LS>Parent Unit</> indicator since these
consolidation units are required to post goodwill or the clearing of
group-dependent postings.

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?

Deselect the <LS>Parent Unit</> indicator for goodwill-carrying
consolidation units and for assigned end nodes.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCMR031 - Details

• The SAP error message UCMR031, which states "Indicator not permitted for parent unit," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Change Management (UCM) or related modules where organizational units or hierarchies are involved. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of indicators (such as status indicators, flags, or other settings) for a parent unit in the organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when an indicator is set for a parent unit that is not allowed by the system's configuration. This could be due to business rules or settings that restrict certain indicators from being applied to parent units.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the organizational structure is not properly defined, or if there are inconsistencies in how units are related, this error can occur.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the units involved, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master