How To Fix UCF4115 - Task &1: Triggering item &2 must also be a deferred taxes item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF4 - Messages on Reclassification

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Task &1: Triggering item &2 must also be a deferred taxes item

What causes this issue?

In reclassification task &V1&, you selected both the <LS>Assets Held for
Sale</> and the <LS>Value Allowance of Assets/Liabilities</> checkboxes.
In reclassification method &V3&, which you assigned to task &V1&, you
selected processing type <LS>Consolidation Units Held for Sale</> or
<LS>Discontinued Consolidation Units Without Sale</> in the <LS>
Processing Type of Assets Held for Sale</> field.
In this case, you also have to use target assignment &V2& for the
reclassification method as the posting item for deferred taxes in
document type &V4&, which you assigned to reclassification task &V1&.
If the reclassification method has the processing type <LS>Consolidation
Units Held for Sale</>, you have to use the target assignment for the
method to post deferred taxes in the balance sheet.
If the reclassification method has the processing type <LS>Discontinued
Consolidation Units Without Sale</>, you have to use the target
assignment for the method to post deferred taxes in the income
statement.

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 &V3& and
document type &V4& to reflect the required settings as outlined above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF4115 - Task &1: Triggering item &2 must also be a deferred taxes item ?

  The SAP error message UCF4115 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of deferred taxes in the system. Specifically, it suggests that a triggering item (in this case, item &2) must also be classified as a deferred taxes item when processing a task (item &1). This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The triggering item is not set up correctly in the system to be recognized as a deferred tax item.
  Missing Tax Classification: The item being processed does not have the necessary tax classification that links it to deferred taxes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the triggering item is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for deferred taxes in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  Ensure that the triggering item is correctly defined as a deferred tax item.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Classifications:
  
  Verify that the triggering item has the appropriate tax classification that aligns it with deferred taxes.
  If necessary, update the tax classification for the item.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or entry that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct items are being used and that they are properly classified.
  If there is a mistake in the item number or type, correct it and reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on deferred taxes and the configuration of triggering items.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and classifications, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deferred Taxes: These are taxes that are accrued but not yet paid, often due to timing differences between accounting and tax reporting.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in modules related to Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like OB40 for tax configuration) that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF4115 error and ensure that your deferred tax items are correctly configured in SAP.