How To Fix UCMI014 - Doc.type &3: Where-applied ind. &1 not suitable for posting level &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Doc.type &3: Where-applied ind. &1 not suitable for posting level &2

*** "where-applied indicator" confirmed by the author ***

What causes this issue?

The where-applied indicator &v1& can only be used with the
<DS:GLOS.3526B7B0AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>posting level</> "Two-sided
Elimination Entry". However, you have chosen posting level &v2& for
document type &V3&.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Change either the posting level or the where-applied indicator for
document type &V3&.

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 UCMI014 - Doc.type &3: Where-applied ind. &1 not suitable for posting level &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCMI014 indicates that there is an issue with the "where-applied indicator" for a document type in relation to the posting level. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of document types and their associated posting levels, particularly in the context of financial transactions or document postings.
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI014 is triggered when:
  
  The where-applied indicator (&1) for the specified document type (&3) is not compatible with the posting level (&2) that is being used in the transaction.
  The configuration settings for the document type or the posting level may not align with the requirements for the transaction being processed.
  There may be a mismatch in the settings for the document type in the configuration of the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBA7 for document types).
  Verify the settings for the where-applied indicator and ensure that it is correctly configured for the intended posting level.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Level Settings:
  
  Check the posting level settings in the relevant configuration (Transaction code: OBA7 or OBA5).
  Ensure that the posting level is appropriate for the document type and that it matches the requirements of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document types and posting levels to understand the specific requirements and configurations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different document types or posting levels to identify if the issue is specific to a certain configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Document Types
  OBA5: Posting Levels
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  
  
  User Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI014 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.