How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES073 - Invalid entry; document status is empty

DMS_MESSAGES073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Invalid entry; document status is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES073 - Invalid entry; document status is empty ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES073: Invalid entry; document status is empty typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) operations. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a document that does not have a valid status assigned to it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Status: The document in question does not have a status assigned, which is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of document types or statuses in the DMS settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: The document record may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to missing status information.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the status field blank when creating or updating the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Navigate to the document in question and check if the status field is populated. If it is empty, you will need