How To Fix UCMI061 - Doc.type &1: You have assigned identical workflow variants more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Doc.type &1: You have assigned identical workflow variants more than once

What causes this issue?

You have assigned multiple, but identical, workflow variants to document
type &V1&. This is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure you assign only different workflow variants to document type
&V1&, and delete all workflow variants assigned multiple times.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI061 - Doc.type &1: You have assigned identical workflow variants more than once ?

  The SAP error message UCMI061 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of workflow variants to a document type. Specifically, it means that identical workflow variants have been assigned multiple times to the same document type, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the duplication of workflow variant assignments for a specific document type in the configuration settings. This can happen if:
  
  The same workflow variant has been mistakenly assigned more than once.
  There was an error during the configuration process where the same variant was added multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI061 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SPRO (Customizing) to access the workflow configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the section where workflow variants are assigned to document types. This is typically found under the workflow settings for the specific application area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Review the list of assigned workflow variants for the document type mentioned in the error message. Look for any duplicates of the same workflow variant.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the same workflow variant is assigned more than once, remove the duplicate entries. Ensure that each workflow variant is assigned only once to the document type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, test the workflow to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the workflow functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to workflow configuration for more detailed instructions on managing workflow variants.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection by Frequency) for monitoring and managing workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI061 error and ensure that your workflow configurations are set up correctly.