How To Fix UCF9002 - &1 &2 does not exist; record not carried forward

UCF9002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist; record not carried forward

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 data to be carried forward contains a record with &V1& &V2&.
However, &V1& &V2& does not exist (anymore). Thus, the record will not
be carried forward.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF9002 - &1 &2 does not exist; record not carried forward ?

  The SAP error message UCF9002 typically indicates that a specific record or entry does not exist in the system, and as a result, it cannot be carried forward in the context of financial or accounting processes. This error often arises during the year-end closing process or when attempting to carry forward balances from one period to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Records: The most common cause is that the record (e.g., a financial document, balance, or entry) that you are trying to carry forward does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or in the specific module you are working with.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some records may not have been transferred correctly.
  Period Closing: The period you are trying to carry forward may already be closed, or the necessary entries for that period have not been posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence of Records: