How To Fix UCMI104 - 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: 104

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

What causes this issue?

A document type with which consolidation-group-specific manual documents
(on posting level 35) are 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 UCMI104 - Document type &1 requires business application "Other" ?

  The SAP error message UCMI104 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 not linked to a specific business application.
  The document type is being used in a context where the system expects it to be associated with a business application that is not defined or is incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP. This can usually be found in the transaction code OAC2 (for Document Types).
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly configured and that it is set to require the business application "Other."
  
  
  
  Set Business Application:
  
  If the document type is supposed to be linked to a specific business application, ensure that it is correctly assigned. You may need to change the settings to reflect the correct business application.
  
  
  
  Review Business Application Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the business application in the system. Ensure that the application is active and properly configured to handle the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and business applications to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Type Configuration
  OAC3: Document Type Assignment
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional context and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCMI104 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.