How To Fix UCUS0056 - Task &2: Use a valid document type; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Task &2: Use a valid document type; see long text

What causes this issue?

For <LS>consolidation group change</> tasks, you need to choose a
<DS:GLOS.92FA4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>document type</> with the
business application <LS>Other</>.
For task &V2& you selected document type &V1&, which does <ZK>not</>
have the business application <LS>Other</>.

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 for task &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0056 - Task &2: Use a valid document type; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0056 typically indicates that there is an issue with the document type being used in a specific task or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message "UCUS0056 Task &2: Use a valid document type" suggests that the document type specified in the transaction is either invalid, not configured, or not allowed for the specific task you are trying to perform. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the current transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules may restrict the use of specific document types for certain tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCUS0056 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for document types in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OBA7 for FI document types, OMR6 for MM document types). Ensure that the document type is correctly set up and assigned to the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to the document type in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document type configuration, such as OBA7 (for FI) or OMR6 (for MM).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCUS0056 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on document types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.