How To Fix UCFI011 - Incidental costs must be either an absolute value or a percentage rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFI - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Incidental costs must be either an absolute value or a percentage rate

What causes this issue?

For incidental acquisition costs you specified absolute amount and
percentage of the delivery value. Only one of the two figures can be
processed.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Specify either absolute <ZH>or</> percent.

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 UCFI011 - Incidental costs must be either an absolute value or a percentage rate ?

  The SAP error message UCFI011 indicates that there is an issue with the way incidental costs are defined in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, it means that the system expects incidental costs to be specified either as an absolute value (a fixed amount) or as a percentage rate, but the input provided does not meet these criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The incidental costs may have been entered incorrectly, such as leaving the field blank or entering a non-numeric value.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for incidental costs may not be properly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the input as valid.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a specific data type (e.g., numeric) and receiving a different type (e.g., text).
  Missing Required Fields: Other related fields that are necessary for the calculation of incidental costs may not have been filled out.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for incidental costs. Ensure that they are either a numeric absolute value (e.g., 100.00) or a percentage (e.g., 10%).
  Field Format: Ensure that the format of the input matches the expected format. For percentages, ensure that the percentage sign is included if required by the system.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings related to incidental costs in the relevant module (e.g., SAP Controlling, SAP Project System). Ensure that the settings allow for the input of incidental costs as intended.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to properly enter incidental costs in the specific context you are working in.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules like SAP Controlling (CO), SAP Project System (PS), or SAP Materials Management (MM).
  Transaction Codes: The error may arise during specific transactions, such as creating or modifying purchase orders, sales orders, or project definitions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter or modify incidental costs in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.