How To Fix UCMI047 - The input options of document field "&1" have been changed

UCMI047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The input options of document field "&1" have been changed

What causes this issue?

The following rules apply to entry options for document fields with the
role <LS>Investee Unit:</>
If the document type is used for <LS>Elimination of IU Profit/Loss in
Transferred Inventory</>, you must choose <LS>Optional Entry.</>
If the document type is used for <LS>Consolidation of Investments</>,
you must choose <LS>Required Entry</>.
In all other cases, you must choose <LS>According to Breakdown Category.
</>
However, the above rules were not applied for the document field '&V1&'
with the role <ZK>Investee Unit.</>

System Response

The system has set the entry option for document field '&V1&' in
accordance with the above rules.

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 UCMI047 - The input options of document field "&1" have been changed ?

  The SAP error message UCMI047 indicates that the input options for a document field have been changed. This typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document fields in SAP systems, particularly in the SAP ArchiveLink or Document Management System (DMS).
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI047 is triggered when there is a mismatch between the expected input options for a document field and the actual input options that are currently available. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the configuration of document fields or input options in the SAP system.
  Data Model Changes: Modifications to the underlying data model that affect how document fields are defined or used.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary components or configurations.
  User Authorizations: Changes in user roles or authorizations that affect the