How To Fix UCMI033 - Document type &3: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Document type &3: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item

What causes this issue?

The following items must always have the
<DS:GLOS.615F0191A481D511B1250008C784EFB1>item type</> <ZK>Balance Sheet
</>:
<ZK>Clearing - Balance Sheet</> (see the <ZK>Clearing Items</> tab page
of the document type)
<ZK>Deferred Taxes - Balance Sheet</> (see the <ZK>Deferred Taxes</> tab
page of the document type)
Item &V1& in document type &V3& does <ZH>not</> have the item type
<ZH>Balance Sheet</>.

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?

Either change the item type of item &V1& in document type &V3& or do not
use this item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI033 - Document type &3: Item &1 is not a balance sheet item ?

  The SAP error message UCMI033 indicates that there is an issue with the document type and item in the context of financial accounting, specifically related to balance sheet items. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is not configured to allow the posting of the item in question as a balance sheet item. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the document type in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Item Type: The item being posted may not be classified as a balance sheet item. In SAP, items are categorized into different types (e.g., P&L items, balance sheet items), and if the item does not belong to the correct category, this error will occur.
  
  
  Account Configuration: The account associated with the item may not be set up correctly in the chart of accounts or may not be marked as a balance sheet account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in transaction code OBYZ or OBA7.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow balance sheet postings. Check the settings for the relevant document type and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Item Type:
  
  Verify the item type being posted. Ensure that it is classified correctly as a balance sheet item. This may involve checking the account assignment or the nature of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings in the chart of accounts. Use transaction code FS00 to review the account details.
  Ensure that the account is marked as a balance sheet account and that it is active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the nature of the item, consult with your finance team or SAP FI consultant to ensure that the settings align with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and account types in the Financial Accounting module for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test postings to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCMI033 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.