How To Fix UCUS0004 - Task &2: Document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Task &2: Document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You specified document type &V1& for task &v2&. This document type does
not exist.

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?

You can create a new document type from within the task definition by
choosing <ZK>Create</>.

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 UCUS0004 - Task &2: Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0004 indicates that there is an issue with a document type that is being referenced in a task. Specifically, the message states: "Task &2: Document type &1 does not exist." This typically occurs in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent Document Type: The document type specified in the task does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the document type may not have been created or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OAC2 for document types in SAP Archive Management) and verify if the document type &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the task.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured and active. Check the settings related to the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific document type and task to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2 (for document types) and others related to document management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCUS0004 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for details on document types and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.