How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES048 - Document can be created with CategoryCode '1' or '2' only

DMS_MESSAGES048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Document can be created with CategoryCode '1' or '2' only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES048 - Document can be created with CategoryCode '1' or '2' only ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES048 indicates that a document can only be created with specific category codes, specifically '1' or '2'. This error typically arises in the context of Document Management System (DMS) in SAP, where certain configurations restrict the types of documents that can be created based on their category codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Category Code Restriction: The system is configured to allow document creation only for specific category codes. If you are trying to create a document with a category code other than '1' or '2', this error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the DMS configuration may have been set to restrict document types based on their category codes.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create documents with the desired category code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Code: Ensure that you are using the correct category code ('1' or '2') when attempting to create the document. If you need to use