How To Fix CMS002 - Content repository &1 does not exist

CMS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Content repository &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS002 - Content repository &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS002 indicates that the content repository specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manage documents in the SAP Content Management System (CMS) and the specified content repository is either not defined or has been incorrectly referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Content Repository: The content repository you are trying to access has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect configuration in the settings where the content repository is referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the content repository.
  Transport Issues: If the content repository was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Content Repository Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OAC0 (Content Repository Administration).
  Verify if the content repository specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may