How To Fix UCFP009 - Source document type cannot be initial

UCFP009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFP - Messages for Period Initialization

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Source document type cannot be initial

What causes this issue?

The Customizing entries in the document type assignment for the
adjustment of deferred taxes may not contain initial source or target
document types.

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?

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 UCFP009 - Source document type cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message UCFP009 indicates that the source document type cannot be initialized. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with document types in the Universal Journal or Financial Accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process documents of the specified type.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (such as accounts, cost centers, or profit centers) may be missing or incorrectly set up, preventing the document from being initialized.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that restrict the use of certain document types under specific conditions.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments