How To Fix DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES025 - Target document ID &1 should only be a folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES - Mobile Document DMs integration

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Target document ID &1 should only be a folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES025 - Target document ID &1 should only be a folder ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES025 indicates that the target document ID specified in your operation should be a folder, but it is not. This error typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) operations where a document is being moved, copied, or linked to a folder, but the target ID provided does not correspond to a valid folder.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document ID: The ID you are trying to use as a target may refer to a document rather than a folder.
  Folder Structure Misunderstanding: There may be a misunderstanding of the folder structure in the DMS, leading to the selection of an incorrect target.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error in the document ID could lead to referencing a non-folder object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Target ID: Check the target document ID you are using and ensure it corresponds to a valid folder in the DMS.
  Use the Correct Folder ID: If you have the correct folder