How To Fix G00893 - Reading from universal document is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Reading from universal document is not active

What causes this issue?

You have executed the validation for the following parameters:
Dimension &V1&
Version &V2&
Fiscal year &V3&
Valuation <LS>Universal Documents</>
However, in the definition of the data streams for integration
(transaction CXN4), you have <ZH>not</> set the <LS>Reading from
Universal Document Is Active</> indicator for the current dimension &V1&
and version &V2& or you have set an effective year for reading from the
universal document that is later than &V3&.

System Response

The validation of universal documents does not perform any checks.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00893 - Reading from universal document is not active ?

  The SAP error message G00893, which states "Reading from universal document is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or activation of the Universal Document Management (UDM) functionality in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when trying to access documents or data that are expected to be managed by the UDM system.
  Cause:
  
  Universal Document Management Not Activated: The UDM functionality may not be activated in your SAP system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps were not completed during the implementation of the document management system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Universal Document Management features.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to document management in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: Certain settings related to the document types or storage locations may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Universal Document Management:
  
  Check if the UDM is activated in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Document Management).
  If it is not activated, follow the necessary steps to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the UDM functionalities. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go through the configuration settings related to document management. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Check the document types and storage locations to ensure they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional configuration steps that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Universal Document Management for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  Training: If your organization frequently uses UDM, consider providing training for users to ensure they understand how to properly access and manage documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G00893 error in your SAP system.