How To Fix 26139 - No revision levels defined for document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 139

• Message text: No revision levels defined for document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26139 - No revision levels defined for document ?

  The SAP error message "26139 No revision levels defined for document" typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a document that requires revision levels, but none have been defined for that document type in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with engineering documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are working with does not have any revision levels defined in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The settings for the document type may not be properly configured to allow for revision levels.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create documents with revision levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Revision Levels:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Look for the section related to Document Management or the specific module you are working with.
  Define the revision levels for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly to allow for revisions.
  Verify that the necessary parameters are configured in the document type settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access or create documents with revision levels.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to document management and revision levels for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), or CV03N (Display Document) to work with documents in DMS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that revision levels are defined, you should be able to resolve the error message 26139.