How To Fix UCMI040 - Doc.type &1: Change the input options for document field "&2"

UCMI040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Doc.type &1: Change the input options for document field "&2"

What causes this issue?

In document type customizing on the <ZK>Document Field Options</> tab,
there are several entry options you can choose for the document fields.
Note that the entry option <ZK>According to Breakdown Category</> can be
chosen only for document fields that are also subassignments.
However, in document type &V1& you have chosen <ZK>According to
Breakdown Category</> for document field '&V2&' even though it is not a
subassignment.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In document type &V1&, do not choose According to Breakdown Category 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 UCMI040 - Doc.type &1: Change the input options for document field "&2" ?

  The SAP error message UCMI040 typically occurs in the context of document management or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the input options for a specific document type and field. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input Options: The error suggests that the input options for the specified document field are not set correctly or are incompatible with the document type being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the document type settings or field definitions in the SAP system.
  Field Restrictions: The field in question may have restrictions on the type of data that can be entered, and the current input does not meet those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can usually be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant module