How To Fix UCS0225 - Specify a document type; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Specify a document type; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a method with a selection screen. When this method
is executed, the system requires a document type.
Example:
You execute an allocation method. During the run, the system needs to
know which document type to use for posting the results of the function.

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?

Specify a document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0225 - Specify a document type; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCS0225, which states "Specify a document type; see long text," typically occurs in the context of document management or when processing certain transactions that require a document type to be specified. This error can arise in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the specific transaction being executed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Document Type: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a document type to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be available for the specific transaction you are attempting.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the document type in the relevant field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0225 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid