How To Fix UCFT616 - Document type &1 is incompatible with copy method; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFT - Messages for Data Entry

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Document type &1 is incompatible with copy method; see long text

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& is missing in the target selection of the copy
method.

System Response

The data collection method cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

To correct the error, do one of the following:
Change the document type in the data collection method so that the
document type appears in the target selection of the copy method.
Add document type &V1& to the target selection of the copy method.
Remove the restriction for document types in the target selection of the
copy method entirely.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFT616 - Document type &1 is incompatible with copy method; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCFT616 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the document type specified and the copy method being used in a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of document management or financial transactions where specific document types have defined behaviors and rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not compatible with the copy method you have selected. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain document types from being copied in specific ways.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for document types and copy methods may not be aligned. For example, certain document types may only allow specific copy methods (like "copy" or "reference") and not others.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that prevent the copying of certain document types under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration