How To Fix UCMI039 - Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be permanently fixed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

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

What causes this issue?

In document type customizing on the <ZK>Document Field Options</> tab,
you can choose options for "fixing" document fields. Note that if the
document type is used for consolidation of investments, the document
fields with the role <ZK>investee unit</> must have the fixing option
<ZK>permanent</>.
However, in document type &V1& the fixing option for document field '
&V2&' is not <ZK>permanent </>even though the field has the role
<ZK>investee unit</> and the document type is used for consolidation of
investments.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In document type &V1&, choose the fixing option <ZK>permanent</> for
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI039 - Doc.type &1: Document field "&2" must be permanently fixed ?

  The SAP error message UCMI039 indicates that a specific document field in a document type must be permanently fixed. This error typically arises in the context of document management or document processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with document types that have specific requirements for certain fields.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a document is being processed, and a required field (denoted by "&2" in the error message) is not set to a permanent value. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Field Configuration: The document type configuration may require certain fields to be fixed (i.e., they cannot be changed after the document is created).
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have filled in all required fields or may have left a field in a temporary state.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI039 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question.
  Ensure that the field that is causing the error is set to be permanently fixed as required.
  
  
  
  Review Document Fields:
  
  Open the document that is causing the error and check the fields.
  Make sure that all required fields are filled in correctly and that the field in question is set to a permanent value.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status:
  
  If the document is in a status that restricts changes, you may need to change its status to allow for the necessary updates.
  Ensure that the document is in a state where it can be edited.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the document type and the fields involved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management (e.g., OAC0 for document types).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the document fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI039 error and implement a solution to resolve it.