How To Fix UCF9001 - &1 &2 (carryforward item) does not exist

UCF9001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1 &2 (carryforward item) does not exist

What causes this issue?

**** V1/V2 are replaced with a characteristic name + its value ****
**** E.g., consolidation unit ABC, or transaction type 123 ****

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The settings for the <ZK>items to be carried forward</> use &V1& &V2&.
However, &V1& &V2& does not exist (anymore).

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Adjust the settings for the items to be carried forward.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF9001 - &1 &2 (carryforward item) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCF9001 indicates that a carryforward item does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the year-end closing process or when trying to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next in the context of financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Carryforward Item: The specific carryforward item referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The item was not created during the previous fiscal year-end closing.
  The item was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect settings in the carryforward configuration.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The carryforward settings in the financial accounting module may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the carryforward items.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the chart of accounts, it could lead to inconsistencies in carryforward items.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carryforward Items: Verify if the carryforward item exists in the system.