How To Fix UCMI045 - The fixing of document field "&1" has been set to "permanent"

UCMI045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: The fixing of document field "&1" has been set to "permanent"

What causes this issue?

If the document type is used for <ZK>consolidation of investments</>,
the document fields with the role <ZK>investee unit</> must have the
fixing option <ZK>permanent.</>
However, you have chosen a different fixing option for document field '
&V1&'.

System Response

The system has changed the fixing option for document field '&V1&' to
<ZK>permanent.</>

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI045 - The fixing of document field "&1" has been set to "permanent" ?

  The SAP error message UCMI045 indicates that the fixing of a document field has been set to "permanent." This typically occurs in the context of document management or archiving processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP ArchiveLink or Document Management System (DMS).
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI045 is triggered when a document field is marked as "permanent," meaning that it cannot be changed or modified. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prevents changes, such as being archived or finalized.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce certain fields as permanent for compliance or auditing purposes.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the document fields.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that dictate that certain fields must remain unchanged once set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI045 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify