How To Fix UCMA005 - &1: Capitalization follows the date of disposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMA - Assets/Liabilities

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1: Capitalization follows the date of disposal

What causes this issue?

The year and period of capitalization may not be after the year and
period of divestiture. 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 capitalization that occurs <ZH>before</> the
date of divestiture.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMA005 - &1: Capitalization follows the date of disposal ?

  The SAP error message UCMA005 indicates that there is an issue related to the capitalization of an asset that follows the date of disposal. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when an asset is disposed of, but there are still capitalizations or adjustments being made to that asset after the disposal date.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An asset has been disposed of, but there are subsequent transactions (like capitalizations or adjustments) that are being attempted on that asset.
  The system does not allow any further capitalizations or adjustments to be made to an asset once it has been disposed of, as it is no longer considered an active asset in the books.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset in question. Ensure that it has indeed been disposed of and that the disposal date is correctly recorded.
  
  
  Review Transactions: Look for any transactions that are trying to capitalize or adjust the asset after the disposal date. These transactions need to be canceled or adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  Correct Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the capitalization or adjustment is before the disposal date. If the posting period is after the disposal date, you will need to adjust the posting date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the asset accounting documentation and guidelines to ensure compliance with the procedures for asset disposal and subsequent transactions.
  
  
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP system administrator or support team to check if there are any configuration settings that need to be adjusted regarding asset disposal and capitalizations.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like AS02 for asset master data changes) to review and make necessary changes to the asset records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP deals with the management of fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
  Disposal Process: Understand the complete process of asset disposal in SAP, including the necessary steps and documentation required.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.