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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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