How To Fix D9461 - Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not defined in 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

The document cannot be created or saved.

How to fix this error?

Check in Customizing in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_VC_DVS30>Define
Workstation Application</> whether the file format *.* is assigned to
the workstation application. The program name #wwiexe32.exe# must be
entered for the application under <LS>Define workstation application in
network</>.
A faulty RFC connection to the WWI generation server could also be the
cause of this error. Therefore check this RFC connection also.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9461 - Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message D9461 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Document Management System (DMS) related to the data carrier for a specific document type. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined data carrier for the specified document type in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data carrier for the specified document type has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any defined data carrier.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Document Management System -> Basic Settings -> Define Data Carriers.
  Ensure that the data carrier for the specified document type is defined. If it is not, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Define Data Carrier:
  
  If the data carrier is missing, create a new entry by specifying the necessary details such as the data carrier ID, description, and any other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type you are using is correctly configured. You can find this under Cross-Application Components -> Document Management System -> Basic Settings -> Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct data carrier.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly into the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or retrieval process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAC0 (for Document Types) and OAC2 (for Data Carriers) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMS for more detailed information on configuring document types and data carriers.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or DMS functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D9461 error and ensure that your DMS configuration is correctly set up.