How To Fix UCFU018 - Asset &1: Extraordinary depreciation and writeup must be equal to zero

UCFU018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFU - Messages for Assets/Liabilities

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Asset &1: Extraordinary depreciation and writeup must be equal to zero

What causes this issue?

The current period is earlier than the beginning date of depreciation.
In this case, the values for extraordinary writedowns and writeups must
be equal to zero.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Change the values for extraordinary writedowns and writeups to zero.

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 UCFU018 - Asset &1: Extraordinary depreciation and writeup must be equal to zero ?

  The SAP error message UCFU018 indicates that there is an issue with the extraordinary depreciation and write-up for an asset. Specifically, it states that the extraordinary depreciation and write-up must equal zero for the asset in question. This error typically arises during the processing of asset transactions, such as during the posting of depreciation or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Extraordinary Depreciation and Write-Up Configuration: The asset may have been configured in a way that does not allow for extraordinary depreciation or write-ups, or there may be a mismatch in the settings.
  Transaction Posting Issues: There may be an attempt to post extraordinary depreciation or write-up amounts that are not balanced (i.e., the total extraordinary depreciation does not equal the total write-up).
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in how extraordinary depreciation and write-ups are handled.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type used for posting may not