How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES014 - Document of type &1 cannot be created with &2 status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Document of type &1 cannot be created with &2 status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES014 - Document of type &1 cannot be created with &2 status ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES014 indicates that a document of a specific type cannot be created because it is in a certain status. This error typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) in SAP, where documents are managed and stored.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to create a document of type &1 (the document type) while the document is in a status &2 (the current status). Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Document Status Restrictions: The document type may have specific status restrictions that prevent the creation of new documents when in a certain status (e.g., "Locked", "Archived", etc.).
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the DMS settings, leading to restrictions on document creation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents of that type in the specified status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document type you are trying to create. If it is in a restricted status, you may need to change it to an appropriate status that allows document creation.
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the document type in the DMS. Ensure that the status settings allow for the creation of new documents.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the document has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document type and its status restrictions.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CV01N (Create Document) or CV02N (Change Document) to interact with documents in DMS.
  DMS Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the DMS configuration settings in transaction SPRO, where you can find settings related to document types and statuses.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects such as S_DMS_DOK that control access to document management functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.