How To Fix UCMV018 - Storage of additional fin. data: Change may cause loss of data

UCMV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMV - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Storage of additional fin. data: Change may cause loss of data

What causes this issue?

You changed or deleted the assigned version combination for special
version type &V2& and special version &V1& in Customizing <ZK>Special
Versions -> Storgage of Additional Financial Data</>. As a result,
additional financial data that you possibly already entered for the old
version combination for the storage of additional financial data can no
longer be read.

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?

Make sure that no unintentional loss of data occurs through the changed
Customizing <ZK>Special Versions -> Storage of Additional Financial Data
</>.
If necessary, undo the Customizing changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMV018 - Storage of additional fin. data: Change may cause loss of data ?

  The SAP error message UCMV018 ("Storage of additional financial data: Change may cause loss of data") typically occurs in the context of financial data management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with changes to financial data structures or configurations. This message is a warning indicating that the changes you are attempting to make could potentially lead to data loss or inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Changes: The error often arises when there are changes to the data structure of financial documents or master data that could lead to the loss of existing financial data.
  Incompatible Changes: If you are trying to modify fields or settings that are already populated with data, the system warns you that these changes might not be compatible with the existing data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to financial data storage, such as changing the data type of a field or altering the way data is aggregated or reported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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