How To Fix UCFA002 - Capitalization period of &1 &2 is not equal to transfer period &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFA - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss in Transferred Assets

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Capitalization period of &1 &2 is not equal to transfer period &4

What causes this issue?

According to the developer, the use of parameters
&1, &2 und &4 (without &3) is okay. Do not change!
You have used the value &V2& of characteristic &V1& in an asset transfer
as the asset bought. The capitalization period is wrongfully not equal
to the transfer period &V4&.

System Response

The asset transfer cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the master data for &V1& &V2&. The capitalization period of an
asset bought must be equal to the transfer period.

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 UCFA002 - Capitalization period of &1 &2 is not equal to transfer period &4 ?

  The SAP error message UCFA002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the capitalization period and the transfer period in the context of asset accounting. This error typically arises during the transfer of assets or during the capitalization process when the periods do not align as expected.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Period Mismatch: The capitalization period (the period in which the asset is being capitalized) does not match the transfer period (the period in which the asset is being transferred).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings, such as incorrect fiscal year variant settings or period control settings.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the specified periods, leading to the inability to post the transaction.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect or inconsistent period settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFA002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods for both the capitalization and transfer periods are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Review the asset master data to ensure that the capitalization and transfer periods are correctly set. You can do this using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  
  
  
  Adjust Capitalization and Transfer Periods:
  
  If the periods are indeed mismatched, you may need to adjust the capitalization or transfer period to ensure they align. This may involve changing the posting date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the asset accounting module. Ensure that the fiscal year variant and period control settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration menu under Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the asset accounting module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCFA002 error in SAP.