How To Fix CMS062 - Error in creating - the document (&1, &2) already exists

CMS062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Error in creating - the document (&1, &2) already exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a document, but a document with this key (&V1&,
&V2&) already exists.

System Response

The function has not been executed.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS062 - Error in creating - the document (&1, &2) already exists ?

  The SAP error message CMS062 indicates that there is an attempt to create a document that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with document management functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a document with an identifier (like a document number or name) that already exists in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the document you are trying to create.
  The system is configured to prevent the creation of duplicate documents based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS062 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Document:
  
  Verify if the document you are trying to create already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document using its identifier or name.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Identifier:
  
  If you need to create a new document, ensure that you are