How To Fix UCMI055 - Deferred tax B/S items &1: Item &2 has unsuitable item type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Deferred tax B/S items &1: Item &2 has unsuitable item type

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for the <LS>balance sheet items for deferred
taxes</> (&V1&), the selections for the balance sheet item(s) include
item &V2&: This is not a balance sheet item. This is invalid.

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?

Only use items with the item type <LS>Balance Sheet</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI055 - Deferred tax B/S items &1: Item &2 has unsuitable item type ?

  The SAP error message UCMI055 indicates that there is an issue with the deferred tax balance sheet items in your system. Specifically, the message states that an item has an unsuitable item type, which means that the configuration or data for the deferred tax item is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type assigned to the deferred tax item may not be compatible with the requirements for deferred tax accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the tax settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of deferred tax accounting.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the master data or transaction data related to the deferred tax items.
  Missing or Incorrect Tax Codes: The tax codes used may not be set up correctly for deferred tax purposes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the item type assigned to the deferred tax item is appropriate for balance sheet items.
  
  
  
  Review Deferred Tax Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for deferred tax in your SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module).
  Verify that all settings related to deferred tax are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the affected item (item &2 in the error message).
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and that the item type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Codes:
  
  Review the tax codes used for the deferred tax items.
  Ensure that they are set up correctly and are compatible with the deferred tax accounting requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring deferred tax items and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the deferred tax items are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on deferred tax configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for defining tax codes) and OBC4 (for defining item types).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.