How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS074 - No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain settings in Customizing for <LS>Attachment Service - Storage
Repository Activation</> under <LS>Cross-Application Components ->
Document Management -> Additional Settings - Simplification.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS074 - No active storage catgegory configured; check the Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS074 indicates that there is no active storage category configured for the attachment functionality in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to attach documents or files to a business object, but the system cannot find a valid storage category to store these attachments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the storage category has not been defined or activated in the system.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly configured for the document management system (DMS) or the specific application area you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the storage category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Document Management > Basic Settings > Define Storage Categories.
  Ensure that a storage category is defined and activated. If not, create a new storage category or activate an existing one.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Category:
  
  After defining the storage category, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant application area or document type that you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the storage category. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the attachment functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help guides related to Document Management System (DMS) for more detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAC0 (for storage categories) or OAC3 (for document types) to manage the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the storage category is properly configured and assigned, you should be able to resolve the CV_ATTACHMENTS074 error and successfully use the attachment functionality in SAP.