How To Fix UCMI105 - Document type &1 can be used only for manual posting

UCMI105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Document type &1 can be used only for manual posting

What causes this issue?

A document type with which consolidation-group-specific documents (on
posting level 35) are posted can be used only for manual postings.
However, document type &V1& is defined for automatic postings.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define document type &V1& for manual postings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI105 - Document type &1 can be used only for manual posting ?

  The SAP error message UCMI105 indicates that the document type specified (denoted as &1) is restricted to manual posting only. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document postings within the SAP system, particularly in the Universal Journal or other financial modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to post a document using a document type that is configured to allow only manual entries. This restriction is often set for specific document types to ensure that certain transactions are controlled and not processed automatically, which can help maintain data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Verify the settings for the document type in question. Ensure that it is indeed set to allow only manual postings.
  
  
  
  Use an Appropriate Document Type:
  
  If you need to