How To Fix UCUS0083 - Task &2: Assigned document type &1 requires business application "Other"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Task &2: Assigned document type &1 requires business application "Other"

What causes this issue?

Due to its business application, document type &V1& for the adjustment
of deferred taxes cannot be assigned to period initialization task &V2&.

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?

Assign a document type with business application "Other" to period
initialization task &V2&.

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 UCUS0083 - Task &2: Assigned document type &1 requires business application "Other" ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0083 indicates that there is an issue with the document type assignment in the context of a business application. Specifically, it suggests that the assigned document type requires a business application categorized as "Other," but the current configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is not correctly configured to align with the expected business application type. This could be due to incorrect settings in the document type configuration.
  Business Application Assignment: The business application that is currently assigned to the document type may not be set to "Other," which is required for the processing of the document type in question.
  Missing Customization: There may be missing or incorrect customization in the SAP system that defines how document types are associated with business applications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly set up and that it is assigned to the appropriate business application.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Application Settings:
  
  If the document type requires a business application of type "Other," ensure that the document type is linked to the correct business application.
  You may need to create or modify the business application settings to include the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to document types and business applications to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration) or OBA5 (for business application settings) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCUS0083 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.