How To Fix UCMA001 - &1: Date of disposal is prior to beginning date of valuation allowances

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMA - Assets/Liabilities

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1: Date of disposal is prior to beginning date of valuation allowances

What causes this issue?

The divestiture date (year and period) may not precede the starting date
of valuation allowances. This is the case in the customizing settings
for &V1&.

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?

Enter a year and period of divestiture that occurs <ZH>after</> the
starting date of valuation allowances.

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 UCMA001 - &1: Date of disposal is prior to beginning date of valuation allowances ?

  The SAP error message UCMA001 indicates that there is an issue with the date of disposal for an asset in relation to the valuation allowances. Specifically, the error states that the date of disposal is earlier than the beginning date of the valuation allowances, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The date of disposal for the asset is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the valuation allowances. This can happen if the asset was disposed of before the valuation allowances were established.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the asset or the valuation allowances may not be set up correctly, leading to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the disposal date or the valuation allowance start date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the disposal date of the asset and the start date of the valuation allowances. Ensure that the disposal date is on or after the start date of the valuation allowances.
  Adjust Dates: If the disposal date is incorrect, update it to a valid date. If the valuation allowance start date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  Review Asset Master Data: Go to the asset master data and verify the relevant fields, including the disposal date and valuation allowance settings.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult your organization's asset management policies or SAP documentation for guidance on how to handle valuation allowances and disposals.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, attempt to process the disposal again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), or AS11 (Create Asset) to review and modify asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling valuation allowances and disposals.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to asset data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in asset accounting.