How To Fix UCF4013 - Method step "&1": Substitution in percentage rate is not allowed

UCF4013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF4 - Messages on Reclassification

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Method step "&1": Substitution in percentage rate is not allowed

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for method step "&V1&", you have defined
substitution for the <LS>percentage rate</>. Document type &V2& uses
posting level &V3&. However, to improve performance, the system supports
only the substitution of <LS>consolidation units</> with <LS>partner
units</>, or vice versa, when the following posting levels are used:
20 - <LS>Two-sided elimination</>
22 - <LS>Two-sided elimination: consolidation group change</>

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?

Adjust the Customizing settings for method step "&V1&".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCF4013 - Details

• The SAP error message UCF4013, which states "Method step '&1': Substitution in percentage rate is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Cash Flow (UCF) functionality, particularly when dealing with cash flow planning and forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to use a percentage rate for a substitution method in a cash flow planning scenario where it is not permitted. In SAP, certain methods for calculating cash flows may only accept absolute values (like fixed amounts) rather than relative values (like percentages). If a user tries to apply a percentage rate in a context that only allows fixed amounts, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Method Configuration: Review the configuration of the method step that is causing the error. Ensure that the method you are using is appropriate for the type of calculation you are