How To Fix UCMI042 - Doc.type &1: Change the input options for document field "&2"

UCMI042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• 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.
For fields with the role <ZK>investee unit,</> note the following:
If the document type is used for <ZK>elimination of interunit
profit/loss in transferred inventory,</> you must choose <ZK>Optional
Entry</>.
If the document type is used for <ZK>consolidation of investments,</>
you must choose <ZK>Required Entry.</>
If the document type is used for<ZK> elimination of interunit
profit/loss in transferred inventory</> and <ZH>not </><ZK>consolidation
of investments,</> you must choose <ZK>According to Breakdown Category
</>.
However, in document type &V1& the above criteria has not been met for
the document field '&V2&' with the role <ZK>investee unit.</>

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In document type &V1&, choose the correct entry option(s) for document
field '&V2&' according to the criteria listed above.

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 UCMI042 - Doc.type &1: Change the input options for document field "&2" ?

  The SAP error message UCMI042 typically indicates that there is an issue with the input options for a specific document field in the context of document management or document processing. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a document in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI042 is triggered when the input options for a document field do not match the expected values or formats defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The document type may have specific configurations that restrict the values that can be entered in certain fields.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being entered may not conform to the expected data type (e.g., entering text in a numeric field).
  Missing Required Fields: Some fields may be mandatory, and if they are not filled out correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have