How To Fix UCD1005 - &1 &2 not permitted for automatic posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD1 - Messages for Document and Breakdown Check

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 &2 not permitted for automatic posting

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& cannot be used in automatic consolidation functions. This
value is only used for manual postings.

System Response

Cannot post the entry

How to fix this error?

Deselect the indicator for manual posting for &V1& &V2&, or use a valid
value for characteristic &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD1005 - &1 &2 not permitted for automatic posting ?

  The SAP error message UCD1005 typically indicates that a certain action or transaction is not permitted for automatic posting due to specific conditions or settings in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of documents, when trying to execute automatic postings in financial accounting, or when dealing with certain types of transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error may arise from configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict automatic postings for certain document types or accounts.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not be configured to allow automatic postings.
  Account Settings: The account involved in the transaction may have settings that prevent automatic postings, such as being marked as a non-posting account.
  User Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to perform automatic postings for the specified document type or account.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any automatic postings from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type and ensure that it is allowed for automatic postings. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type being used is set up correctly to allow automatic postings. You can check this in the configuration for document types.
  Account Settings: Verify the settings of the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are not marked as non-posting accounts.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform automatic postings.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, where you can view and manage posting periods.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OB52 (for posting periods), and SU01 (for user authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that automatic postings can be processed as expected.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for more in-depth troubleshooting.