How To Fix CMS155 - Wrong document area: category (&1)(&2) using repository &3(&4)

CMS155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Wrong document area: category (&1)(&2) using repository &3(&4)

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.1240D0B74E8BD3118F340060B03CA38C>category</> &v1& with the
<DS:GLOS.469FC9BF078BD3118F340060B03CA38C>document space</> &v2& uses
the <DS:GLOS.0B31EBA16A3BD311A11A0060B0673A17>repository</> &v3& with
the document space &v4&. However, a repository may only be used by
categories that have the same document space.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the Customizing (<DS:TRAN.OAC0>Define repositories</>,
<DS:TRAN.OACT>Define category</>).
If documents have already been stored in a category, the repository may
no longer be changed, because otherwise all documents that have been
stored in the category will be inaccessible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS155 - Wrong document area: category (&1)(&2) using repository &3(&4) ?

  The SAP error message CMS155 indicates that there is an issue with the document area in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected document category and the actual document category being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The document being processed does not belong to the expected category defined in the repository.
  Repository Configuration: The repository may not be correctly configured to handle the specified document category.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or metadata associated with the documents in the repository.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document area or category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to access or manipulate belongs to the correct category as defined in the CMS.
  Ensure that the document is correctly classified