How To Fix UCS0212 - Methods &1 and &2 of task &3 have the same document type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Methods &1 and &2 of task &3 have the same document type &4

What causes this issue?

Document type &V4& is assigned to methods &V1& and &V2& of data
collection task &V3&.
However, each method of a data collection task must have its own
document type.

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?

Check the document types of methods &V1& and &V2& of data collection
task &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0212 - Methods &1 and &2 of task &3 have the same document type &4 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0212 indicates that there is a conflict in the document types associated with methods in a specific task. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's document management or workflow systems, where different methods are expected to handle different document types, but two methods are found to be using the same document type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two methods (e.g., method A and method B) defined for a specific task (task C) are configured to use the same document type (document type D).
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the task settings or when methods are not properly differentiated in terms of their document type assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Task and Methods:
  
  Determine which task (task C) is causing the error and identify the methods (method A and method B) that are associated with it.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Assignments:
  
  Review the configuration of the methods to see which document types are assigned to them. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant configuration settings for the task and methods.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type Assignments:
  
  Change the document type for one of the conflicting methods so that each method has a unique document type. This may involve:
  
  Creating a new document type if necessary.
  Reassigning the document type in the method configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the task to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the methods function as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other team members who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWETYPV (Event Type Maintenance) to access and modify workflow definitions and methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP workflows and document management.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the methods and ensuring that each has a unique document type, you should be able to resolve the UCS0212 error effectively.