How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES006 - Status list for document type &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Status list for document type &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES006 - Status list for document type &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES006 indicates that the status list for a specific document type (denoted by &1) is empty. This typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) in SAP, where the system is unable to retrieve or display the status options for a particular document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the status list for the specified document type has not been configured or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the status list.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMS configuration settings in SAP and verify that the status list for the specified document type is defined.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Document Management -> Document Types -> Define Document Types and ensure that the status list is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Status List:
  
  If the status list is indeed empty, you may need to create or update it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where document types are defined.
  Ensure that the necessary statuses are created and linked to the document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Double-check the document type you are using. Ensure that it is valid and correctly spelled.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type and its associated status list. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring document types and status lists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAC0 (for document types) and OAC3 (for status management) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DMS_MESSAGES006 and ensure that the status list for the document type is properly configured and accessible.