How To Fix CMS_GENERAL014 - Document type &1 does not exist

CMS_GENERAL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_GENERAL - Common Messages for CMS

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Document type with the specified ID is not maintained.

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?

You can enter an existing document type or create new document types in
the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_CORE_DOC_TY>Define Document Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_GENERAL014 - Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_GENERAL014 indicates that the document type specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with document management functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction or configuration does not match any existing document types in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The document type may not have been created or configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings or transaction codes (e.g., OAC3 for document types).
  
  
  Create Document Type: If the document type does not