How To Fix UCF6140 - Selected items: Document type &1 is invalid for legacy data transfers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Selected items: Document type &1 is invalid for legacy data transfers

What causes this issue?

The document types for the historical posting mode or adjustment of
minority interest on the <ZK>Legacy Data Transfer</> tab page under <ZK>
Selected Items</> must have the following properties:
They must use the <ZK>consolidation of investments</>posting level.
They must have the <ZK>consolidation of investments</> usage.
They can only be used for <ZK>automatic posting</>.
The document type you have chosen, &V1&, does not have these properties.

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?

Use a different document type for the historical posting mode or
adjustment of minority interest. (If necessary, use the possible entries
help to choose a suitable document type.)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6140 - Selected items: Document type &1 is invalid for legacy data transfers ?

  The SAP error message UCF6140, which states "Selected items: Document type &1 is invalid for legacy data transfers," typically occurs during the process of transferring legacy data into the SAP system. This error indicates that the document type specified in the data transfer is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the data transfer does not exist or is not configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be set up for the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  Data Transfer Method: The method used for legacy data transfer may not support the specified document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type specified in the data transfer is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant SAP module (e.g., FI, MM, etc.).
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 for financial document types or OMJJ for inventory document types to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Configure Document Type: If the document type is not configured, you may need to create or modify it in the system.
  
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly for the intended use case (e.g., legacy data transfer).
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Method: Ensure that the method you are using for the legacy data transfer supports the document type you are trying to use. If necessary, consult the documentation for the data transfer tool or method you are using.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the data transfer has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on legacy data transfers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for legacy data transfer processes, as it may provide insights into the correct configuration and usage of document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test data transfer to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.