How To Fix UCMR021 - &1: Intention for sale cannot be before first consolidation

UCMR021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1: Intention for sale cannot be before first consolidation

What causes this issue?

The time (year and period) of the <LS>intention for sale</> must be the
same as or after the time (year and period) of the <LS>first
consolidation.</>

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?

Enter a valid time for the intention for sale.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCMR021 - Details

• The SAP error message UCMR021 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of an intention for sale in relation to the first consolidation period. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to record an intention for sale (such as a planned sale of an asset or a business unit) that is dated before the first consolidation period. This is not allowed because the system requires that all transactions and intentions for sale must occur within the defined consolidation periods to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMR021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Consolidation Calendar: Verify the consolidation periods that have been defined in your system. Ensure that the intention for sale is being recorded within the