How To Fix 1R023 - Repository &1 has document area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Repository &1 has document area &2

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.0B31EBA16A3BD311A11A0060B0673A17>Repository</> &v1& has the
wrong <DS:GLOS.469FC9BF078BD3118F340060B03CA38C>document space</> (&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?

Choose a repository belonging to the same document space as the
<DS:GLOS.1240D0B74E8BD3118F340060B03CA38C>category</> (&v3&) or not
belonging to any document space.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R023 - Repository &1 has document area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1R023 indicates that there is an issue related to the document repository in SAP, specifically that the repository identified by &1 has a document area &2 that is causing a problem. This error typically arises in the context of Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document storage and retrieval in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The document area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified document area.
  Repository Settings: The document repository settings may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the document repository or document area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document repository and document area are correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the document area exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the document area.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Repository Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OAC0 (for Document Management System) and check the settings for the document repository and document area.
  Ensure that the document area is assigned to the correct repository.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the document repository using transaction SARA or other relevant tools to identify and fix any data integrity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC0 (Document Management System), SARA (Archive Administration), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 1R023 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Document Management System configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 1R023.