How To Fix UCFA009 - Invoice amount differs from original cost of buyer; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Invoice amount differs from original cost of buyer; see long text

What causes this issue?

In an asset transfer, the gain from the asset sale plus the buyer's
incidental acquisition costs must equal the buyer's original cost. This
is not the case in the asset transfer from &V1& to &V2& in &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the asset transfer to meet the formula:
Invoice amount + incidental acquisition costs of buyer = original cost
of buyer

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFA009 - Invoice amount differs from original cost of buyer; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCFA009 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the invoice amount and the original cost of the buyer. This typically occurs in the context of invoice verification in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with procurement and accounts payable processes.
  Cause:
  
  Price Variance: The invoice amount submitted by the vendor does not match the expected amount based on the purchase order or the goods receipt.
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, fluctuations in exchange rates may lead to differences in amounts.
  Invoice Adjustments: Changes in pricing, discounts, or additional charges that were not accounted for in the original purchase order.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors during invoice processing can lead to discrepancies.
  Tax Differences: Variations in tax calculations between the invoice and the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Invoice: Check the invoice details against the purchase order and goods receipt to identify discrepancies.
  Adjust the Invoice: If the invoice is incorrect, contact the vendor to issue a corrected invoice.
  Update Purchase Order: If the purchase order needs to be adjusted (e.g., due to a price change), update it in the system and then reprocess the invoice.
  Check for Currency Issues: Ensure that the currency conversion rates are correctly applied and that the amounts are consistent.
  Consult Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., MIRO for invoice verification) to reprocess or adjust the invoice as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and MIGO (Goods Movement) to navigate through the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to invoices and purchase orders.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in procurement and invoice processing to minimize errors in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.