How To Fix CMS_COMMON102 - Document type &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Document type &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

The system failed to locate the document type set with the specified ID.

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?

Select an existing document type set using input help on the field or
maintain new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_DOC_SET>Define Document Type Sets</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON102 - Document type &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON102: Document type &1 not defined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with document management functionalities. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a document type that has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) has not been set up in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the document type name being referenced in the transaction or program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or content management.
  Look for the option to define document types (this may vary based on your specific SAP version).
  Create a new entry for the document type &1 if it does not exist, or ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify the document type being used in the transaction or program. Ensure that it matches exactly with the defined document types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to document management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining and using document types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify document types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the document type was recently created or modified in a development environment, ensure that the changes have been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAC0 (for document types) or OAC3 (for document management settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document types and CMS errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_COMMON102 error and ensure that the document type is properly defined in your SAP system.