How To Fix UCS0181 - Task &1 is either partially blocked or not applicable in period &2

UCS0181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Task &1 is either partially blocked or not applicable in period &2

What causes this issue?

The task is either blocked or not applicable for at least one of the
consolidation units or consolidation groups in this run.

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?

The task log for the current task contains a success message (
<DS:NA.UCS0048>UCS0048<(></><)>) for each blocked or not applicable
organizational unit.
If the current task is blocked, unblock the task in the consolidation
monitor, and repeat the task.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0181 - Task &1 is either partially blocked or not applicable in period &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0181 indicates that a task (identified by &1) is either partially blocked or not applicable for the specified period (&2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects.
  Causes:
  
  
  Task Blockage: The task may be blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The task is not fully released for the specified period.
  There are restrictions on the task that prevent it from being processed (e.g., budget constraints).
  
  
  
  Period Not Applicable: The task may not be applicable for the specified period due to:
  
  The task is not scheduled to be active during that period.
  The fiscal year or period settings in the controlling area do not allow for processing in that time frame.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or the task itself that restrict its use in the specified period.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Task Status: Verify