How To Fix COM_DML_CUST089 - Do not deselect document links

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_CUST - MDF Messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Do not deselect document links

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_CUST089 - Do not deselect document links ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_CUST089 with the description "Do not deselect document links" typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document links in SAP. This error indicates that the system is preventing the user from deselecting or removing links to documents that are essential for the transaction or process being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Document Links: The document links you are trying to deselect are likely mandatory for the transaction or process. SAP enforces these links to ensure data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain document links cannot be modified or removed based on business rules or settings in the document management system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or remove document links, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Links: Check the document links associated with the transaction. Ensure that you understand which links are mandatory and why they cannot be deselected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or user manuals to understand the implications of the document links and the business processes involved.
  Check Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to document management. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OAC0 (for document types) or OAC3 (for document link types).
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify document links. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the necessary access.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be occurring, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message COM_DML_CUST089. SAP Notes often provide insights into known issues and their resolutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing document links, such as:
  
  CV01N: Create Document
  CV02N: Change Document
  CV03N: Display Document
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation related to SAP Document Management System (DMS) to better understand how document links work and their importance in business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the context in which it occurs.