How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES068 - DocumentFormatCode is empty or invalid

DMS_MESSAGES068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: DocumentFormatCode is empty or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES068 - DocumentFormatCode is empty or invalid ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES068 indicates that the DocumentFormatCode is either empty or invalid when working with the Document Management System (DMS) in SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to upload or manage documents in the DMS and the system cannot recognize the format of the document due to a missing or incorrect format code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Document Format Code: The document being uploaded does not have a specified format code, which is necessary for the system to understand how to handle the document.
  Invalid Document Format Code: The format code provided does not match any of the recognized formats in the system. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported format, or a misconfiguration in the DMS settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The DMS configuration may not have the necessary document formats defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Format Code:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to upload has a valid format code.