How To Fix UCF8054 - Doc. type of template doc. is incompatible with manual posting task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Doc. type of template doc. is incompatible with manual posting task

What causes this issue?

Document type &V3& of template document &V1& posts to posting level &V2&
.
However, the manual posting task that you are executing, &V4&, does not
contain a document type that is compatible with the document type of the
template document with regard to its posting level.

System Response

You cannot load template document &V1& to the entry screen for manual
posting.

How to fix this error?

In order to load template document &V1& to the entry screen for manual
posting, you must execute another task for manual posting. We recommend
that you configure the task in such a way that all document types for
the task and the document type of the template document post to posting
levels that belong to only one of the following three groups:
Posting at the consolidation unit level (posting levels 01 and 10)
Two-sided elimination entries (posting level 20)
Postings at consolidation group level (posting levels 02,

12, 22, and 30)


12, 22, 30, 32, and 35)

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8054 - Doc. type of template doc. is incompatible with manual posting task ?

  The SAP error message UCF8054 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the document type of a template document and the manual posting task you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or document postings in SAP, particularly when using templates for manual entries.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type defined in the template does not match the document type required for the manual posting task. Each document type in SAP has specific configurations and rules associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the type of posting you are attempting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type for manual postings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or restricted for the document type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type of the template you are using. Ensure that it is compatible with the manual posting task you are trying to perform.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and check the settings for the document type. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended use.
  Change Document Type: If the document type is indeed incompatible, consider changing the document type in the template to one that is compatible with the manual posting task.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the manual posting with the specified document type.
  Posting Period Check: Ensure that the posting period is open for the document type you are trying to use. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OB52 (Manage Posting Periods)
  OBA7 (Document Types)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and manual postings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on document types and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.