How To Fix UCMI062 - Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used

UCMI062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You have assigned workflow variant &V2& to document type &V1&. However,
workflow variant &V2& cannot be used because its type is not <LS>manual
posting</>.

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?

Call up input help and choose a suitable workflow variant for document
type &V1&.

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 UCMI062 - Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message UCMI062 indicates that there is an issue with a specific workflow variant associated with a document type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with workflows in general. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Variant Not Defined: The specified workflow variant (&2) for the document type (&1) may not be defined in the system.
  Inactive Workflow: The workflow variant might be inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be correctly configured to use the specified workflow variant.
  Missing Customization: There may be missing customization settings in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Variant:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in SAP (transaction code SWDD or SWI1) and verify that the workflow variant exists and is active.
  Ensure that the workflow variant