How To Fix UCF8071 - Document type &1 is inconsistent; field &2 is obsolete

UCF8071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Document type &1 is inconsistent; field &2 is obsolete

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a manual document with document type &V1&. This
document type is inconsistent because it references the obsolete field
name &V2&.

System Response

Processing can continue. However, you should correct document type &V1&
as soon as possible.

How to fix this error?

You can continue to enter the document.
To correct the document type, open document type &V1& in change mode in
the consolidation workbench and save it without making any manual
changes. The system then adjusts the Customizing settings for this
document type automatically. As a result, this message no longer appears
for manual postings with document type &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8071 - Document type &1 is inconsistent; field &2 is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message UCF8071 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to a document type in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that a certain field (denoted as &2) is obsolete for the specified document type (denoted as &1). This typically occurs in the context of document management or financial transactions where certain fields may no longer be relevant due to changes in configuration or updates in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Fields: The field in question has been marked as obsolete in the system configuration, possibly due to changes in business processes or updates in the SAP version.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in document type settings or field definitions in the customizing settings may have led to this inconsistency.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, it may contain references to fields that are no longer valid.
  Custom Development: Custom enhancements or modifications may