How To Fix UCM0152 - Field &1 is used as the document type in a different data basis

UCM0152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Field &1 is used as the document type in a different data basis

What causes this issue?

In a different <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</>,
characteristic &V1& is being used as a
<DS:GLOS.92FA4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>document type</>. The complex
criteria for the consistency check of a document type can be checked
only in a consolidation area in which that characteristic is used as the
document type. This requirement is not given in the current
consolidation area.

System Response

The changes to the values of characteristic &V1& cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain characteristic &V1& in a consolidation area in which the
characteristic is used as a document type.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0152 - Field &1 is used as the document type in a different data basis ?

  The SAP error message UCM0152 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is being used as a document type in a different data basis, which typically means that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the configuration of document types within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Conflict: The document type specified in the field is already assigned to another data basis or context, leading to a conflict.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the document management system (DMS) or the related modules.
  Data Basis Misalignment: The document type might be defined in multiple data bases or contexts, causing SAP to throw this error when it detects the inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., DMS).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned and not duplicated across different data bases.
  
  
  
  Review Data Basis Settings:
  
  Verify the data basis settings in the