How To Fix UCMI101 - Mapping for debit/credit sign is invalid

UCMI101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Mapping for debit/credit sign is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have created a mapping setting that stores the debit/credit sign in
attribute &V1&. To accommodate this, attribute &V1& needs to be one of
the following:
A key figure with the type <ZK>integer</>
A characteristic with the type <ZK>string </>with a length of 1 and no
conversion exit
However, this is not the case.

System Response

The changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the mapping setting or the definition of InfoObject &V1&.

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.

UCMI101 - Details

• The SAP error message UCMI101, which states "Mapping for debit/credit sign is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data mapping within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Universal Journal or other financial reporting functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The error usually arises when there is an issue with the mapping of debit and credit signs in the configuration settings. This could be due to incorrect settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Data Entry Errors: If the data being processed has incorrect debit/credit indicators, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate financial data, they may not handle debit/credit signs correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being imported or processed does not conform to the expected format or rules for debit and credit entries, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration