How To Fix 9J445 - You must enter document category for document display

9J445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 445

• Message text: You must enter document category for document display

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9J445 - Details

• The SAP error message 9J445, "You must enter document category for document display," typically occurs when you are trying to display a document in SAP without specifying the required document category. This is often related to document management or document display functionalities within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a document category to be specified in order to retrieve and display the document correctly. The document category helps the system understand the type of document being accessed, which can affect how the document is processed and displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify Document Category: When you are prompted to display a document, ensure that you enter the appropriate document category. This can usually be done in the selection screen or input fields where you are trying to access the document.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about which document categories are available or which one to use,