How To Fix UCFD003 - Scrap value in & is greater than its respective beginning book value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFD - Messages for Asset Manager

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Scrap value in & is greater than its respective beginning book value

What causes this issue?

For &V2& &V3&, the scrap value in &V1& is greater than the corresponding
beginning book value.

System Response

The valuation allowance cannot be computed for &V2& &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Correct either the scrap value or the additional financial data.

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 UCFD003 - Scrap value in & is greater than its respective beginning book value ?

  The SAP error message UCFD003 indicates that there is an issue with the scrap value of an asset in relation to its beginning book value. Specifically, it means that the scrap value you are trying to enter or process is greater than the asset's beginning book value, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scrap Value: The scrap value entered for the asset is higher than the asset's initial or beginning book value.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the values for the asset, either in the asset master data or during a transaction.
  Asset Depreciation: The asset may have been depreciated, and the current book value is lower than the scrap value you are trying to set.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Values: Check the asset master data to confirm the beginning book value and the scrap value. Ensure that the scrap value is less than or equal to the beginning book value.
  Adjust Scrap Value: If the scrap value is indeed higher than the beginning book value, you will need to adjust the scrap value to a permissible amount.
  Check Depreciation: Ensure that the asset has been properly depreciated and that the current book value reflects the correct depreciation calculations.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was a data entry error, correct the values in the asset master data or during the transaction that triggered the error.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant to review the asset accounting settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data transaction (e.g., AS01, AS02) to check the values.
  Depreciation Areas: Understand how different depreciation areas may affect the book value and scrap value.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on asset accounting and handling scrap values.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCFD003 error and ensure that the asset values are correctly aligned within SAP.