How To Fix UCMI056 - 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: 056

• 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 <LS>deferred tax debit</> item and/or the
<LS>deferred tax credit</> item contains item &V2&, which 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</> for deferred tax
debit and deferred tax credit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI056 - Deferred tax B/S items &1: Item &2 has unsuitable item type ?

  The SAP error message UCMI056 indicates that there is an issue with the deferred tax balance sheet items in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that a particular item has an unsuitable item type, which means that the system is unable to process the deferred tax item correctly due to its configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type assigned to the deferred tax item may not be compatible with the requirements for deferred tax processing. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the chart of accounts or the item type settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for deferred tax in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in item types.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the specific item, such as incorrect account assignments or missing information.
  
  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.
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignments:
  
  Verify the account assignments for the specific item mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the account is set up correctly for deferred tax processing.
  Check if the account is marked as a balance sheet account and has the correct settings for tax processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to deferred tax processing to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue with different data or a different item type to see if the problem persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific item or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and account assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deferred Tax Accounting: Understand the principles of deferred tax accounting, including temporary differences between accounting and tax reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on deferred tax configurations.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UCMI056 error message in your SAP system.