How To Fix UCMI037 - 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: 037

• 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 opt to have the document fields hidden during document entry. If
you do this, note that the document fields with the <ZK>No Entry </>
option need to be hidden.
However, the document field "&V2&" in document type &V1& is not hidden
even though <ZK>No Entry</> is selected.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Either hide document field "&V2&" in document type &V1&, or select a
different entry option.

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 UCMI037 - Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be hidden ?

  The SAP error message UCMI037 indicates that a specific document field in a document type must 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:
  
  A document type is configured to require certain fields to be hidden for specific business processes or user roles.
  The configuration settings for the document type do not align with the expected visibility of the fields.
  There may be a mismatch between the document type settings and the actual document being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can typically be done in transaction code OAC2 (for Document Types).
  Verify the settings for the document fields and ensure that the field mentioned in the error message is set to be hidden.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Visibility:
  
  If the field should indeed be hidden, ensure that the configuration reflects this requirement. You may need to adjust the field settings to ensure they are marked as hidden.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user role has the necessary authorizations to view or edit the document fields. Sometimes, the visibility of fields can be affected by user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the document creation or processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or DMS administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue continues, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Type Configuration
  OAC3: Document Field Configuration
  
  
  SAP DMS Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for DMS to understand how document types and fields are managed.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly set up in accordance with the business requirements for document handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI037 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.