How To Fix UCMI027 - Doc.type &1: Invalid validation type for validation method &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Doc.type &1: Invalid validation type for validation method &2

What causes this issue?

When assigning validation methods to document types, you can only use
validation methods with the following validation types:
*** COMMENT: see domain values for UC_VALTYPE ***
<ZK>Data Rows are Totaled</> for validation method <ZK>Total Document</>
<ZK>Data Header</> for validation method <ZK>Document Header</>
<ZK>Individual Data Rows</> for validation method <ZK>Document Line
Items</>
You have assigned validation method &V2& to document type &V1&.
Validation method &V2& has a validation type that conflicts with the
condition described above.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the method assignment for document type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI027 - Doc.type &1: Invalid validation type for validation method &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCMI027 indicates that there is an issue with the validation type associated with a specific document type and validation method in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI027 is triggered when:
  
  The validation type specified for a document type is not valid for the selected validation method.
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration settings for the document type and the validation method being used.
  The validation type may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question. You can do this through transaction codes like OAC2 (for document types) or OAC3 (for validation methods).
  Ensure that the validation type assigned to the document type is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Method:
  
  Verify the validation method being used. Ensure that it is compatible with the validation type assigned to the document type.
  Check if the validation method is correctly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validation Type:
  
  If the validation type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid type that corresponds with the validation method.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and validation methods to understand the valid combinations of document types and validation types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Type Configuration
  OAC3: Validation Method Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCMI027 error in your SAP system.