How To Fix DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES006 - Maintain storage category and document type in Customizing; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES - Mobile Document DMs integration

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Maintain storage category and document type in Customizing; see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES006 - Maintain storage category and document type in Customizing; see long text ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES006 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Document Management System (DMS) in SAP. Specifically, it suggests that the storage category and document type have not been properly maintained in the system's Customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The document type you are trying to use is not linked to a valid storage category.
  The storage category itself has not been defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  There may be missing authorizations or settings that prevent the proper linking of document types and storage categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to DMS Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Cross-Application Components -> Document Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Document Types.
  Here, you can check if the document type you are trying to use is defined.
  
  
  
  Check