How To Fix D9457 - Data carrier &1 unknown; maintain in DMS Customizing

D9457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Data carrier &1 unknown; maintain in DMS Customizing

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D9457 - Details

• The SAP error message D9457 indicates that there is an issue with a data carrier that is not recognized in the Document Management System (DMS) configuration. This error typically arises when the system encounters a data carrier that has not been properly defined or maintained in the DMS customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Carrier Definition: The data carrier (e.g., a specific type of storage medium or file format) has not been defined in the DMS customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data carrier may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the DMS settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the data carrier name or code being referenced in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the D9457 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access DMS Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the DMS customizing settings. This can typically be found under:Logistics -> Central Functions -> Document Management System -> Customizing -> Define Data