How To Fix UCS0091 - Document type &1 cannot occur in assignment for tax adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Document type &1 cannot occur in assignment for tax adjustment

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& is assigned to the current task of type <LS>Period
Initialization</>. The consolidation unit (or partner unit) is specified
in this document type for the origin of the tax rate. The document type
cannot therefore be used in the assignment table for document
type-specific tax adjustment (with direct entry of the tax rate in the
document type.

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?

Remove document type &1 from the assignment table for document
type-specific tax adjustment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0091 - Document type &1 cannot occur in assignment for tax adjustment ?

  The SAP error message UCS0091, which states "Document type &1 cannot occur in assignment for tax adjustment," typically arises in the context of tax adjustments in financial accounting. This error indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform, particularly in relation to tax adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type you are trying to use for the tax adjustment is not configured to be used in that context. This could be due to settings in the configuration of document types in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be assigned to the appropriate tax adjustment process in the system settings.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or restrictions in place that prevent certain document types from being used for tax adjustments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly configured for tax adjustments.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Adjustment Settings:
  
  Check the settings related to tax adjustments in your SAP system (Transaction Code: OB40 or similar).
  Ensure that the document type is included in the allowed list for tax adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or SAP support for further assistance.
  They can provide insights into any specific business rules or configurations that may be affecting the document type's usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on document type configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and tax adjustments for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCS0091 error and implement a solution to resolve it.