How To Fix UCMA002 - &1: Percentage rate of valuation allowances has not been entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMA - Assets/Liabilities

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1: Percentage rate of valuation allowances has not been entered

What causes this issue?

In the customizing settings for &V1&, you chose one of these methods of
depreciation:
Declining-balance with reference at midyear
Declining-balance with reference at beginning of year
However, you did not specify a percentage rate.

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 value for the percentage rate of valuation allowances.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMA002 - &1: Percentage rate of valuation allowances has not been entered ?

  The SAP error message UCMA002 indicates that a percentage rate for valuation allowances has not been entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or financial accounting when the system requires a valuation allowance percentage to be defined for certain transactions or asset classes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The percentage rate for valuation allowances has not been configured in the system for the relevant asset class or transaction type.
  Incomplete Master Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to the absence of necessary valuation allowance information.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction you are trying to execute may require a valuation allowance percentage that has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting in SAP.
  Ensure that the percentage rate for valuation allowances is defined for the relevant asset class. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Define Valuation Allowances.
  
  
  If it is not defined, you will need to enter the appropriate percentage rate.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record and check if the valuation allowance percentage is specified.
  If it is missing, you can update the asset master data with the correct valuation allowance percentage.
  
  
  
  Transaction Settings:
  
  Review the specific transaction you are trying to execute to ensure that all required fields, including the valuation allowance percentage, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate percentage to enter, consult your financial policies or accounting standards, or reach out to your finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for detailed steps on configuring valuation allowances.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing configuration or data, you should be able to resolve the UCMA002 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.