How To Fix UCUS0051 - Use a document type intended for consolidation of investments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Use a document type intended for consolidation of investments

What causes this issue?

For consolidation of investments methods, you have to select
<DS:GLOS.92FA4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>document types</> with the
business application <ZK>Consolidation of Investments</>. However,
document type &V1& has a different business application.

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?

Call up input help and choose a suitable document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0051 - Use a document type intended for consolidation of investments ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0051, which states "Use a document type intended for consolidation of investments," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Consolidation module. This error indicates that the document type being used for a transaction is not appropriate for the consolidation of investments.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type selected for the transaction is not configured for investment consolidation. Each document type in SAP can have specific purposes, and if the wrong type is used, the system will generate this error.
  Configuration Issues: The document types may not be properly set up in the system for the consolidation process. This could be due to missing configurations or incorrect settings in the Financial Consolidation module.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the wrong document type when entering the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCUS0051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type you are using for the transaction. Ensure that it is one that is intended for investment consolidation.
  You can check the allowed document types in the configuration settings of the Financial Consolidation module.
  
  
  
  Change Document Type:
  
  If you have identified that the document type is incorrect, change it to the appropriate one that is configured for investment consolidation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you are unsure about which document types are valid, consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant who can review the configuration settings in the system.
  Ensure that the document types for investment consolidation are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If user error is a frequent cause, consider providing additional training to users on how to select the correct document types for their transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document types and their intended uses in the context of investment consolidation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on document types for investment consolidation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document type configuration (e.g., OBA7 for document type configuration).
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access the necessary document types for their transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCUS0051 error and ensure that the correct document types are used for investment consolidation in SAP.