How To Fix UCF8025 - Document header char. &1 has an ambiguous value in template document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Document header char. &1 has an ambiguous value in template document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8025 - Document header char. &1 has an ambiguous value in template document &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCF8025 indicates that there is an issue with the document header characteristic in a template document. Specifically, it means that the characteristic (denoted by &1) has an ambiguous value in the specified template document (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's document management or document processing systems, such as SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Values: The characteristic in question may have multiple possible values that are not clearly defined or are conflicting. This can happen if the characteristic is not uniquely defined in the context of the template document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types or characteristics in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the template document may be inconsistent or incorrectly maintained, leading to ambiguity in the values assigned to the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values assigned to the document header in the template document. Ensure that the values are unique and correctly defined.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the document types and characteristics in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting definitions.
  Data Maintenance: If the template document has been modified or if there are inconsistencies in the data, consider correcting the data or recreating the template document with the correct values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage document characteristics and resolve ambiguities.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the definitions of the characteristics and document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect how document characteristics are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UCF8025 error message in your SAP system.