How To Fix /SCTM/UI019 - You cannot change document type &1 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You cannot change document type &1 manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI019 - You cannot change document type &1 manually ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI019 indicates that you are trying to manually change the document type of a document in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, but the system does not allow this action. This restriction is typically in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that the document types are managed according to predefined business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP SCM are designed to be immutable once they are created. This is often due to the nature of the document and its role in the supply chain process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to prevent manual changes to specific document types to avoid inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being completed or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If