How To Fix UCD1043 - Automatic posting item is missing for "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Automatic posting item is missing for "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement"

What causes this issue?

The entry of the special item "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement" is
missing for posting deferred taxes.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Check the entry of items for deferred taxes.

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 UCD1043 - Automatic posting item is missing for "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement" ?

  The SAP error message UCD1043, which indicates that an automatic posting item is missing for "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement," typically arises in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting within the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of deferred tax accounts and their integration with the financial statements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for deferred taxes has not been set up correctly in the system. This includes missing or incorrectly defined accounts for deferred tax postings.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assigned for deferred taxes in the financial statement version may not be correctly linked to the appropriate automatic posting items.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to tax codes, tax accounts, or financial statement versions.
  
  
  Missing Tax Codes: If the tax codes used in transactions do not have corresponding deferred tax accounts defined, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for deferred taxes in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB40 or similar).
  Ensure that the necessary accounts for deferred taxes are defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Check the financial statement version being used to ensure that the deferred tax accounts are included and correctly configured.
  Use transaction code OB58 to review and adjust the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that all relevant tax codes have been set up with the appropriate deferred tax accounts. This can be checked in the tax code configuration (Transaction code: FTXP).
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like FAGLL03 or FAGLB03 to review the general ledger and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the postings related to deferred taxes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to deferred taxes and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to financial accounting and tax reporting to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.