How To Fix UCMR022 - &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting

UCMR022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting

What causes this issue?

The time (year and period) of the <LS>intention for sale</> must be
before the time (year and period) of the <LS>final divestiture.</>

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMR022 - &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting ?

  The SAP error message UCMR022 indicates that there is a timing issue with the intention for sale and the divestiture accounting process. Specifically, it means that the intention to sell an asset must be recorded before the divestiture accounting is executed. This error typically arises in the context of asset management and divestiture processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Transactions: The intention to sell an asset was not recorded before the divestiture accounting was processed. In SAP, the system requires that the intention to sell (which indicates that the asset is available for sale) must be established before any accounting entries related to the divestiture are made.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the intention for sale not being properly documented.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this