How To Fix UCFP010 - Target document type cannot be initial

UCFP010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFP - Messages for Period Initialization

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Target 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFP010 - Target document type cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message UCFP010, which states "Target document type cannot be initial," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with document types in financial transactions or document management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when a user attempts to create or process a document without specifying a valid target document type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Document Type: The target document type field is left blank or is not properly populated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create documents of the specified type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFP010 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the target document type is specified in the relevant transaction or process. If it is blank, fill in the appropriate document type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Verification:
  
  Verify that the document type is