How To Fix UCMI052 - Specify a selection for the balance sheet item(s) first

UCMI052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Specify a selection for the balance sheet item(s) first

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You need to specify a selection for the balance sheet item(s) before
proceeding to the detail screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI052 - Specify a selection for the balance sheet item(s) first ?

  The SAP error message UCMI052, which states "Specify a selection for the balance sheet item(s) first," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with balance sheet items in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify certain selection criteria before proceeding with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: You have not specified any balance sheet items or selection criteria in the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the report or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the input.
  User Input Error: There may be a misunderstanding of the required fields, leading to incomplete input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Selection Criteria:
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Ensure that you