How To Fix UCMI019 - Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be hidden

What causes this issue?

In document type customizing on the <ZK>Document Field Options</> tab,
you can determine whether document fields should be hidden. If you do
this, note the following: If you hide an independent document field that
has no fixed value in the breakdown category, then all of its dependent
document fields must be hidden as well.
However, in document type &V1&, document field '&V2&' has not been
hidden, whereas, document field '&V3&' has. This is invalid, because '
&V2&' is dependent on '&V3&', and '&V3&' has no fixed value in the
breakdown category.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

In document type &V1&, hide the document field '&V2&'.

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 UCMI019 - Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be hidden ?

  The SAP error message UCMI019 indicates that a specific document field in a document type is required to be hidden, but it is currently visible or not configured correctly. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document types in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The document type configuration specifies that a certain field should be hidden, but the field is currently set to be displayed.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the document type or the document itself.
  The field in question may be mandatory or required for certain operations, but the system is expecting it to be hidden based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI019 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (transaction code OAC0 or similar).
  Verify the settings for the document fields and ensure that the field specified in the error message is marked as hidden.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Properties:
  
  If the field should indeed be hidden, ensure that it is set to "hidden" in the document type configuration.
  If the field needs to be visible for certain operations, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow it to be displayed.
  
  
  
  Review Field Usage:
  
  Check if the field is being used in any forms or processes that require it to be visible. If so, you may need to reconsider the configuration or the business process.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the document type to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring document types and fields.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: Document Type Configuration
  OAC3: Document Field Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Document Management System and configuration of document types.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI019 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.