How To Fix UCF3009 - Method step &1: Items in this step do not have the same category

UCF3009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF3 - Messages for Rounding

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Method step &1: Items in this step do not have the same category

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign a set of items to the method in step &v1&.
This specific range of items cannot be processed together for accounting
reasons. This kind of problem occurs, for example, when a selection
range contains balance sheet items from both the assets side and the
liabilities side. Computation of this kind of assignment is not feasible
and therefore invalid.

System Response

The method cannot be executed for the assigned items.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the method so that the assigned items for each
selection range reflect a complete and homogenous set of
accounting-related items (such as all asset items in range 1, all
liability and equity items in range 2, and so forth).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF3009 - Method step &1: Items in this step do not have the same category ?

  The SAP error message UCF3009 indicates that there is a mismatch in the categories of items being processed in a specific method step. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Component Framework (UCF) or when dealing with certain business processes that involve categorization of items, such as in financial or logistics transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the items being processed in a method step do not belong to the same category. Categories could refer to various classifications such as product types, service types, or any other categorization relevant to the business process. For example, if you are trying to process a mix of different product categories (e.g., consumables and capital goods) in a single step, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF3009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the items that are being processed in the method step. Ensure that all items