How To Fix UCFI023 - Reporting item for distribution costs is missing for item &1/PrGrp &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Reporting item for distribution costs is missing for item &1/PrGrp &2

What causes this issue?

*** similar to UCFI022 *** (reporting item instead of transfer item)
You specified a distribution cost percentage rate in the supplier data.
This is used to calculate a distribution costs portion (of the
interunit profit), which is then transferred from a distribution costs
item (which you specify) to another item (which you also specify).
The system was unable to find a reporting item for the distribution
costs for inventory item &V1& and product group &V2&.

System Response

Distribution costs cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Define the reporting item for transferring the distribution costs in
the elimination of IU P/L in inventory.

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 UCFI023 - Reporting item for distribution costs is missing for item &1/PrGrp &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCFI023 indicates that there is a missing reporting item for distribution costs for a specific item and profit group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost distribution and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reporting item for distribution costs may not be configured in the system for the specified item and profit group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the item or profit center.
  Incorrect Profit Group: The profit group specified may not be valid or may not have the necessary reporting items assigned to it.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) may not be properly set up or linked to the item in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for distribution costs.
  Ensure that the reporting items for distribution costs are correctly defined for the item and profit group in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the item and profit group. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the data is consistent.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (for material master) or KP26 (for cost center planning) to review the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Assign Reporting Items:
  
  If the reporting item is missing, you may need to create or assign the appropriate reporting item for the distribution costs in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to distribution costs and reporting items to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the reporting items are now correctly recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Material Master)
  KP26 (Cost Center Planning)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or additional guidance for specific issues.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums (like SAP Community, SAP Answers) to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling.