How To Fix UCFT601 - Specify a method (e.g. for upload) for the totals records

UCFT601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFT - Messages for Data Entry

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Specify a method (e.g. for upload) for the totals records

What causes this issue?

You have added an entry for automatic data collection in the data
collection method (for example, flexible upload, load from data stream,
copy, or deletion). However, you did not specify a method.

System Response

The data collection method cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the data collection method and specify a suitable
method.

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 UCFT601 - Specify a method (e.g. for upload) for the totals records ?

  The SAP error message UCFT601, which states "Specify a method (e.g. for upload) for the totals records," typically occurs in the context of financial data processing, particularly when dealing with the upload of totals records in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a specific method to be defined for processing the totals records, which are often used in financial reporting and data aggregation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the configuration for processing totals records is incomplete or not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Upload Method: The method for uploading totals records may not be specified or may be incorrectly defined in the relevant transaction or program.
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not conform to the expected format, leading to the system not recognizing how to process the totals records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting