How To Fix UCUS0086 - Task &2: Assigned document type &1 cannot post deferred taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Task &2: Assigned document type &1 cannot post deferred taxes

What causes this issue?

Due to its settings for the posting of deferred taxes, document type
&V1& for the adjustment of deferred taxes cannot be assigned to period
initialization task &V2&.

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?

Assign a document type which does not post with deferred taxes to period
initialization task &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0086 - Task &2: Assigned document type &1 cannot post deferred taxes ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0086 indicates that there is an issue with posting deferred taxes for a specific document type in a task. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message "Assigned document type &1 cannot post deferred taxes" suggests that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not configured to allow the posting of deferred taxes. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be set up correctly in the system to handle deferred tax postings.
  Tax Code Settings: The tax codes associated with the document type may not be configured to allow deferred tax postings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or not open for the type of transaction being attempted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post deferred taxes for the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error UCUS0086, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type in question is configured to allow deferred tax postings.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Code Settings:
  
  Check the tax codes associated with the document type (Transaction Code: FTXP).
  Ensure that the tax codes are set up to allow for deferred tax postings.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings (Transaction Code: OB52).
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to post deferred taxes for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to deferred taxes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring document types and tax codes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for posting transactions involving deferred taxes to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the UCUS0086 error in your SAP system.