How To Fix UCF4118 - Method &1: Percentage rate specified is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF4 - Messages on Reclassification

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Method &1: Percentage rate specified is obsolete

What causes this issue?

In step &V2& of reclassification method &V1&, you have specified a
percentage. You have assigned this reclassification method to
reclassification task &V3&. In this reclassification task, you selected
both the <LS>Assets Held for Sale</> and the <LS>Value Allowance of
Assets/Liabilities</> checkboxes.
You also selected <LS>Discontinued Consolidation Units</> as the
processing type in the <LS>Processing Type of Assets Held for Sale</>
field in reclassification method &V1&.
You cannot specify a percentage in the reclassification method in this
case. When the settings are configured as outlined above, the
reclassification automatically applies the tax rate for deferred taxes.
(This is required to revoke planned depreciation of assets or
liabilities based on consolidation groups.)

System Response

When you execute the reclassification, the system ignores the percentage
you specified.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the Customizing settings for reclassification task &V1& by
ensuring you do not specify a percentage.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF4118 - Method &1: Percentage rate specified is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message UCF4118, which states "Method &1: Percentage rate specified is obsolete," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or calculations involving percentage rates in SAP systems, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the percentage rate associated with a specific method (denoted as &1 in the message) is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Configuration Changes: The percentage rate may have been changed or deactivated in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Version Updates: If the system has been updated or upgraded, certain percentage rates may have been deprecated.
  Data Maintenance: The percentage rate might not have been maintained correctly in the relevant master data or configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF4118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant financial method in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO).
  Verify if the percentage rate for the method in question is still active and valid.
  
  
  
  Update Percentage Rate:
  
  If the percentage rate is indeed obsolete, you may need to create a new valid percentage rate or reactivate the existing one if it was mistakenly marked as obsolete.
  Ensure that the new rate is correctly maintained in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the method to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the percentage rates are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or release notes related to the version of SAP you are using to understand if there have been any changes to the percentage rates or methods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the configuration and data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCF4118 or the specific method you are dealing with. SAP Notes often contain solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.