How To Fix UCMI063 - Document type &1: Document field &2 must be permanently-fixed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Document type &1: Document field &2 must be permanently-fixed

What causes this issue?

In <DS:GLOS.92FA4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>document type</>
customizing on the <LS>Document Field Options</> tab, you can choose
options for ?fixing? document fields. When doing this, bear the
following in mind: If the business application of the document type
equals <LS>elimination of interunit profit/loss in transferred assets
</>, the document fields with the roles <LS>Reference Year for Deferred
Taxes</> or <LS>Reference Period for Deferred Taxes</> must be fixed
<LS>permanently</>.
However, the document field "&V2&" in document type &V1& is not fixed
<LS>permanently</> even though its role is either <LS>Reference Year for
Deferred Taxes</> or <LS>Reference Period for Deferred Taxes</> and the
business application of the document type equals <LS>elimination of
interunit profit/loss in transferred assets</>.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make the document field "&V2&" in document type &V1& permanently fixed.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI063 - Document type &1: Document field &2 must be permanently-fixed ?

  The SAP error message UCMI063 indicates that a specific document field in a document type must be permanently fixed. This error typically arises in the context of document management or document processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with document types that have specific requirements for certain fields.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document is being processed or created, and a required field (denoted as &2 in the error message) is not set to a permanent value for the specified document type (denoted as &1).
  The system expects certain fields to be fixed (i.e., not changeable) for compliance, auditing, or business process reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can usually be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Document Management or similar sections.
  Verify the settings for the document type and ensure that the field in question is marked as "permanently fixed" if that is the requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Field Settings:
  
  Identify the specific field that is causing the issue. Check if it is set to allow changes or if it is required to be fixed.
  If the field should be fixed, ensure that the value is set correctly before attempting to save or process the document.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When creating or editing the document, ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the values comply with the fixed requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and the specific document type you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected configurations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials related to document management in SAP for best practices and guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI063 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.