How To Fix UCFI014 - Enter either the profit markup in % or the COGM percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter either the profit markup in % or the COGM percentage

What causes this issue?

Error in the supplier data for supplying consolidation unit &V1&,
inventory-managing consolidation unit &V3&, product group &V2&. To use
percentages for calculating the cost of goods manufactured, the system
requires either the profit margin in percent or the COGM in percent.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify either the profit margin in percent or the COGM in percent.
Alternatively, use the absolute COGM per unit of measure instead of the
percentage calculation.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFI014 - Enter either the profit markup in % or the COGM percentage ?

  The SAP error message UCFI014 indicates that when you are trying to create or update a pricing condition in the system, you need to provide either the profit markup percentage or the Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) percentage. This error typically arises in the context of configuring pricing conditions in SAP, particularly in the area of profitability analysis or cost accounting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires at least one of the two fields (profit markup percentage or COGM percentage) to be filled in. If both fields are left empty, the system cannot proceed with the transaction, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to do the following:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or configuration you are working on that triggered the error.
  
  
  Access the Relevant Screen: Go to the screen where you are entering the pricing conditions.
  
  
  Enter Required Values:
  
  Profit Markup Percentage: If you want to use profit markup, enter the desired percentage in the corresponding field.
  COGM Percentage: Alternatively, if you prefer to use the COGM percentage, enter the appropriate value in that field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering one of the required values, save your changes and try to proceed with the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Understanding Profit Markup and COGM: 
  
  Profit Markup: This is the percentage added to the cost of goods sold to determine the selling price. It reflects the desired profit margin.
  COGM Percentage: This represents the percentage of the total cost that is attributed to the manufacturing of goods. It is used to calculate the cost basis for pricing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be beneficial to review the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that the pricing conditions are set up correctly.
  
  
  Documentation and Help: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for more detailed guidance on pricing conditions and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  By ensuring that at least one of the required fields is filled out, you should be able to resolve the UCFI014 error and continue with your SAP processes.