How To Fix 42024 - There are no templates for content type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 024

• Message text: There are no templates for content type &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The content type can be deleted from table IWPROPVAL.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42024 - There are no templates for content type &1 ?

  The SAP error message "42024 There are no templates for content type &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with content types in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any templates associated with the specified content type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Templates: The primary cause of this error is that there are no templates defined for the specified content type in the system.
  Incorrect Content Type: The content type specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the templates.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the templates for the specified content type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP DMS configuration and check if templates are defined for the content type in question.
  Use transaction code OAC0 to access the content type configuration and verify if templates are assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Templates:
  
  If no templates exist, you may need to create new templates for the content type. This can be done through the DMS configuration settings.
  Ensure that the templates are correctly assigned to the content type.
  
  
  
  Verify Content Type:
  
  Ensure that the content type specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  You can check the content types using transaction code OAC2.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the templates. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing content types and templates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: Content Type Configuration
  OAC2: Content Type Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "42024 There are no templates for content type &1" in SAP.