How To Fix UCUS0079 - Task &2: Use a valid document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

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

What causes this issue?

For task &V2& of type "Capitalization and Valuation Allowances", for the
posting of noncurrent assets in group currency, you have chosen document
type &V1&, which posts only in local currency and not in group currency.
You cannot use this document type to post noncurrent assets in group
currency.
A document type defined in this way cannot therefore be used here.

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?

Use the input help to select an appropriate document type for task &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0079 - Task &2: Use a valid document type ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0079, which states "Task &2: Use a valid document type," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a document in SAP using an invalid or unsupported document type. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution), depending on the context of the task being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, or the document type may not be configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly set up in the relevant configuration settings, or it may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Transaction Context: The document type may not be valid for the specific transaction or process being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid. Ensure there are no typos and that it matches the expected format.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the document type is defined and active.
  For example, in FI, you can check the document types under "Financial Accounting" > "General Ledger" > "Document Types."
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid document types for that context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the document type in question.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document types, such as OBA7 (for document type configuration in FI).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct document types to use in various transactions to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UCUS0079 error message in SAP.