How To Fix EDESK_CORE181 - Document type &1 is not PLM relevant; documents not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Document type &1 is not PLM relevant; documents not assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE181 - Document type &1 is not PLM relevant; documents not assigned ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE181 indicates that the document type you are trying to work with is not relevant for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in the SAP system. This typically means that the document type you are attempting to use does not have the necessary configuration or settings to be recognized as a PLM document.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using may not be configured to be PLM relevant in the SAP system. This can happen if the document type is not set up correctly in the system or if it is not intended for PLM use.
  Missing Assignments: The document type may not be assigned to the relevant PLM processes or may not have the necessary attributes to be considered PLM relevant.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents of that type in the PLM context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (transaction code OAC2 or similar).
  Verify that the document type is set up correctly and is marked as PLM relevant.
  If it is not, you may need to create a new document type or modify the existing one to make it PLM relevant.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to PLM:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the appropriate PLM processes. This may involve linking it to specific PLM applications or workflows.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage documents of that type in the PLM context. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and PLM to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2 (Document Type Configuration), CV01N (Create Document), and CV02N (Change Document).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to document types and PLM to see if there are any known issues or patches that need to be applied.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on PLM processes in SAP to better understand how document types are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the document type is properly configured for PLM use.