How To Fix UCMI024 - Doc.type &1: Indicators for deferred taxes are set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Doc.type &1: Indicators for deferred taxes are set

What causes this issue?

Document type &v1& posts with one of the following posting levels:
02 - Reported financial data: consolidation group change
12 - Standardizing entry: consolidation group change
22 - Two-sided elimination: consolidation group change
30 - Consolidation group-dependent entry
Therefore, neither the <ZK>Deferred Taxes - Debit</> indicator nor the
<ZK>Deferred Taxes - Credit</> indicator may be selected.
<ZH>Note:</>
This restriction applies to posting level <ZK>30 - Consolidation
Group-dependent Entry</> only if the document type is used for <ZK>
consolidation of investments</>. This is the case with document type
&V1&.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Deselect both <ZK>Deferred Taxes - Debit</> and <ZK>Deferred Taxes -
Credit</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI024 - Doc.type &1: Indicators for deferred taxes are set ?

  The SAP error message UCMI024 indicates that there are issues related to deferred tax indicators in the document type specified. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document that has certain tax-related settings that are not compatible with the current transaction or document type.
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI024 is triggered when:
  
  The document type you are using has indicators set for deferred taxes, but the transaction does not support these indicators.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of tax settings in the document type or the company code.
  The document type may not be configured to handle deferred tax postings correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the deferred tax indicators are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the tax configuration for the company code and ensure that it aligns with the document type settings.
  Verify that the tax codes used in the document are compatible with deferred tax postings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Settings:
  
  If the document type is not intended to handle deferred taxes, consider changing the settings to remove the deferred tax indicators.
  Alternatively, if deferred taxes are required, ensure that the document type is set up to handle them properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to tax configuration and deferred taxes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform test postings to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP FI/CO consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deferred Taxes: These are taxes that are accrued but not yet paid, often due to timing differences between accounting and tax reporting.
  Document Types: In SAP, document types define the characteristics of financial documents, including how they are processed and what controls are applied.
  Tax Configuration: Proper configuration of tax settings is crucial for accurate financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UCMI024 error in SAP.