How To Fix UCF4114 - Method &1: Trigger: Item &2 is not a depreciation item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF4 - Messages on Reclassification

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Method &1: Trigger: Item &2 is not a depreciation item

What causes this issue?

In step &V3& of reclassification method &V1&, you have specified item
&V2& in the trigger. You assigned this reclassification method &V1& to
reclassification task &V4&. In this reclassification task, you selected
both the <LS>Assets Held for Sale</> and the <LS>Valuation Allowance of
Assets/Liabilities</> checkboxes.
For this type of reclassification task, the items you define in the
trigger for the reclassification method must be those items that you use
in a task with type <LS>capitalization and valuation allowances</> for
posting planned depreciation in the income statement. (You define these
depreciation items in the Customizing settings for the type of
assets/liabilities. However, you can optionally override these items in
the master data for assets/liabilities.)
However, item &V2& is not a depreciation item.

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 reclassification method &V1& by
defining income statement items for planned depreciation of
assets/liabilities in the trigger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF4114 - Method &1: Trigger: Item &2 is not a depreciation item ?

  The SAP error message UCF4114 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in the context of depreciation. The message states that the item in question is not recognized as a depreciation item, which can occur in various scenarios, particularly in asset accounting or when dealing with fixed assets.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item being processed is not classified as a depreciation item in the system. This could happen if the item is not set up correctly in the asset master data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the item as a depreciation item.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry, such as incorrect asset class or incorrect settings in the asset master record.
  
  
  Missing Depreciation Areas: The depreciation area for the asset might not be defined or activated, leading to the system not recognizing it as a depreciation item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF4114 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that the item is correctly set up as a depreciation item.
  Ensure that the asset class is appropriate and that the necessary depreciation areas are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code OAYZ) to ensure that the relevant settings for depreciation are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the depreciation areas are activated and properly assigned to the asset.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the asset to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Items:
  
  If possible, test the process with different items to see if the issue is isolated to a specific item or if it is a broader issue affecting multiple items.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAYZ (Configuration for Asset Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCF4114 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.