How To Fix UCFU003 - Cost of production must be zero

UCFU003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFU - Messages for Assets/Liabilities

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cost of production must be zero

What causes this issue?

The cost of production must be equal to zero for transfer types
"transfer" and "sale to third party". This is not the case.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the cost of production.

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 UCFU003 - Cost of production must be zero ?

  The SAP error message UCFU003, which states "Cost of production must be zero," typically occurs in the context of production orders or cost accounting when the system expects that the cost of production for a particular item or order should be zero, but it is not. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The production order or the material master may not be configured correctly, leading to unexpected cost calculations.
  Missing or Incorrect Costing Data: If the costing data for the material or production order is missing or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Production Order Status: The status of the production order may not allow for costs to be calculated or posted.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in cost calculation.
  Material Type Settings: The material type settings may not allow for