How To Fix EDMS_MAIN005 - Document category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDMS_MAIN - EDMS - Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDMS_MAIN005 - Document category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EDMS_MAIN005 indicates that the document category specified in your transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document-related functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Document Category: The document category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the document category field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document category.
  Transport Issues: If the document category was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC3 (or the relevant transaction for managing document categories).
  Verify if the document category you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Document Category:
  
  If the document category does not exist, you can create it in the same transaction (OAC3).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings where the document category is being referenced to ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document category. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the document category was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAC3: Manage Document Categories
  OAC2: Manage Document Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DMS for more detailed information on managing document categories and types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to document categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.