How To Fix UCF9042 - Balance carryforward: target document type &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Balance carryforward: target document type &1 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& cannot be used as the target document type since it
is already being used as the source document type.

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 your Customizing settings.

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 UCF9042 - Balance carryforward: target document type &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message UCF9042, which states "Balance carryforward: target document type &1 cannot be used," typically occurs during the balance carryforward process in financial accounting. This error indicates that the specified target document type is not valid for the carryforward operation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) is not configured to be used for balance carryforward.
  Configuration Issues: The target document type may not be set up correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the carryforward process.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the carryforward operation.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict the use of certain document types for balance carryforward.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type specified in the error message is correctly configured for balance carryforward.
  
  
  
  Review Carryforward Settings:
  
  Check the settings for balance carryforward in the Financial Accounting (FI) module (Transaction Code: OBY6).
  Ensure that the target document type is allowed for the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the carryforward is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the carryforward.
  
  
  
  Company Code Configuration:
  
  Review the company code settings to ensure that the document type is permitted for the carryforward process.
  Check if there are any specific restrictions or settings that might prevent the use of the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on balance carryforward and document types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBA7 (Document Type Configuration)
  OBY6 (Balance Carryforward Settings)
  OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform balance carryforward operations and access the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.