How To Fix UCMI103 - Document type &1 requires business application "Other"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Document type &1 requires business application "Other"

What causes this issue?

A document type with which the consolidation group change of
consolidation entries (posting level 32) is posted requires the business
application "Other".
However, document type &V1& does not have the business application
"Other".

System Response

The Customizing settings for document type &V1& are inconsistent and
cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Define document type &V1& with the business application "Other".

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI103 - Document type &1 requires business application "Other" ?

  The SAP error message UCMI103 indicates that a specific document type (denoted by &1) requires the business application to be set to "Other." This error typically arises in the context of document management or when working with document types that are not associated with standard business applications in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document type is configured in the system that is expected to be used with a business application that is not recognized or is incorrectly set.
  The document type is not properly linked to the required business application in the configuration settings.
  The document type is being used in a context where the system expects a different business application.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI103 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction code: OAC2).
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly configured and associated with the appropriate business application.
  
  
  
  Set Business Application to "Other":
  
  If the document type is indeed supposed to be linked to a business application categorized as "Other," ensure that this setting is correctly applied in the document type configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Business Application Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the business application in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that the document type is allowed to use it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and business applications to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document type again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Type Configuration
  OAC3: Business Application Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on document management and business application settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMI103 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.