How To Fix UCF9052 - Carryforward: source restatement &1 is less than target restatement &2

UCF9052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF9 - Messages for Balance Carryforward

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Carryforward: source restatement &1 is less than target restatement &2

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for the assignment of restatements for the
balance carryforward, you assigned target restatement &V2& to source
restatement &V1&.
However, source restatement &V1& is less than target restatement &V2&
(which means the restatement period of &V1& is earlier than that of &V2&
). This is <ZH>not</> permitted: The restatement period of the source
restatement must be greater than or equal to the restatement period of
the target restatement.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the assignment of restatements for the
balance carryforward are inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the assignment as outlined above.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF9052 - Carryforward: source restatement &1 is less than target restatement &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCF9052, which states "Carryforward: source restatement &1 is less than target restatement &2," typically occurs in the context of financial carryforward processes, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the source and target restatement values during a carryforward operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to carry forward balances from one period to another, and it finds that the source restatement amount (the amount being carried forward) is less than the target restatement amount (the amount that is expected or required in the target period). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data may have been entered in the source or target periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: The carryforward settings or restatement configurations may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Timing Issues: The carryforward process may be executed at an inappropriate time, such