How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES024 - Maximum length of document type is &1

DMS_MESSAGES024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Maximum length of document type is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES024 - Maximum length of document type is &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES024 indicates that the maximum length for a document type has been exceeded. This error typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) when you are trying to create or modify a document type with a name or identifier that exceeds the allowed character limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to enter a document type name or identifier that is longer than the maximum length defined in the system settings. Each document type in SAP DMS has a predefined maximum length, and if the input exceeds this limit, the system will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Length: Determine the maximum length allowed for document types in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the configuration settings for DMS.
  
  
  Modify the Document Type: If you are trying to create or modify a document type,