How To Fix UCF9035 - Balance carryforward: source doc. type &1: auto. inversion not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Balance carryforward: source doc. type &1: auto. inversion not permitted

What causes this issue?

The document types that you use in Customizing for document type
assignment for the balance carryforward must not post data with aut
omatic document inversion.
However, source document type &V1& always posts with automatic
inversion.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the document type assignment for the
balance carryforward are inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the document type assignment for the balance carryforward by
using only those document types that post data without automatic
inversion.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF9035 - Balance carryforward: source doc. type &1: auto. inversion not permitted ?

  The SAP error message UCF9035, which states "Balance carryforward: source doc. type &1: auto. inversion not permitted," typically occurs during the balance carryforward process in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the document type specified in the carryforward process, particularly regarding automatic inversion.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message (&1) may not be configured to allow automatic inversion. This can happen if the document type is not set up correctly in the system settings.
  Incompatible Document Types: The document type used for the balance carryforward may not be compatible with the automatic inversion process, which is required for the carryforward to proceed.
  Customizations or Modifications: If there have been customizations or modifications to the document types or the carryforward process, these could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensure that the document type is set up to allow automatic inversion. This may involve checking the settings for the document type in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Review Carryforward Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the balance carryforward process in the system. Ensure that the document types being used are compatible with the carryforward process.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the carryforward settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to balance carryforward and document types. There may be specific notes or guidelines provided by SAP that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test carryforward to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for document type configuration) or S_ALR_87012357 (for balance carryforward reports) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCF9035 error and implement a solution to resolve it.