How To Fix UCMI022 - Doc.type &1: The value for the source of deferred taxes is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Doc.type &1: The value for the source of deferred taxes is invalid

What causes this issue?

In document type &V1&, you selected a posting level other than <ZK>20 -
two-sided elimination entry</>.
In this case, the field <ZK>Source of Deferred Taxes</> only allows
<ZK>Direct Input</> or <ZK>Cons Unit</>.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

In the field <ZK>Source of Deferred Taxes</> in document type &V1&,
specify either <ZK>Direct Input</> or <ZK>Cons Unit</>.

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 UCMI022 - Doc.type &1: The value for the source of deferred taxes is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UCMI022 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of deferred taxes in the system. Specifically, it states that the value for the source of deferred taxes is invalid for the specified document type. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The source of deferred taxes may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings for tax codes or document types.
  Document Type Issues: The document type specified in the error message may not be set up to handle deferred taxes correctly.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax code associated with the transaction may not be valid or may not have the necessary settings for deferred taxes.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the tax configuration, such as tax categories or accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for deferred taxes in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for tax configuration and ensure that the source of deferred taxes is correctly defined for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that it is configured to handle deferred taxes and that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Codes:
  
  Review the tax codes used in the transaction to ensure they are valid and properly configured for deferred tax processing.
  Make sure that the tax codes are linked to the correct accounts and have the necessary settings for deferred taxes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records, material master records) is correctly set up and includes the necessary tax information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on deferred taxes and tax configuration to ensure compliance with local regulations and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional expert in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCMI022 error message in your SAP system.