How To Fix UCF9043 - Balance carryforward: source document type &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 043

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

What causes this issue?

You have defined document type &V1& as the source document type in the
document type assignment for the adjustment of taxes. You therefore <ZH>
cannot</> use this document type in the document type assignment for the
balance carryforward. As a result, the system cannot carry out tax a
djustment correctly in the new fiscal year.

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
only using those document types that are <ZH>not</> defined in the
document type assignment for the adjustment of taxes.

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 UCF9043 - Balance carryforward: source document type &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message UCF9043, which states "Balance carryforward: source document type &1 cannot be used," typically occurs during the balance carryforward process in the SAP system. This error indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not valid for the balance carryforward operation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the error message is not configured to be used for balance carryforward. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the financial accounting module.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted from being used in the balance carryforward process based on company policy or system configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the document type to be included in the carryforward process may not have been set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI).
  Check the configuration for the document type in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly for balance carryforward.
  You can find this under: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Period-End Closing > Carryforward Balances > Define Document Types for Carryforward.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type Settings:
  
  If the document type is not allowed for carryforward, you may need to modify its settings or create a new document type that is allowed.
  Ensure that the document type is marked as valid for balance carryforward in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to balance carryforward to understand the requirements and restrictions for document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test carryforward to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document type configuration) and S_ALR_87012357 (for balance carryforward reports) to assist in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.