How To Fix CMS011 - Content repository &1 has an invalid type (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Content repository &1 has an invalid type (&2)

What causes this issue?

The content repository &1 has an invalid type (&2)

System Response

The entry is ignored.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the entry in table SDOKSTRE. If the entry is superfluous, delete
it. If it is wrong, correct it and restart XPRA.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS011 - Content repository &1 has an invalid type (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CMS011 indicates that there is an issue with the content repository configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the content repository specified has an invalid type. This can occur in scenarios where the content repository is not properly defined or is not compatible with the expected type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The content repository may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Invalid Type: The type of the content repository defined in the system does not match the expected type for the operation being performed.
  Missing or Inactive Content Repository: The content repository may not exist or may be inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the content repository was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Content Repository Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OAC0 (Content Repository Administration).
  Verify that the content repository in question is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the type of the content repository matches the expected type for your application.
  
  
  
  Validate Repository Type:
  
  Ensure that the type of the content repository (e.g., Archive, Document Management System) is appropriate for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Activate Content Repository:
  
  If the content repository is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the content repository was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the content repository.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to content repositories for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CMS011 error message in your SAP system.