How To Fix FKK_DMS005 - Assign a document category to correspondence type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_DMS - Message Class for FI-CA Document Management Service

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assign a document category to correspondence type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DMS005 - Assign a document category to correspondence type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DMS005 indicates that a document category has not been assigned to a specific correspondence type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with document management and correspondence.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a document category to be linked to a correspondence type, but this linkage has not been established. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for the correspondence type is incomplete.
  The document category has not been defined or assigned in the system.
  There may be a missing or incorrect entry in the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to assign a document category to the corresponding correspondence type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Correspondence -> Define Correspondence Types
  
  
  
  
  Select Correspondence Type:
  
  In the correspondence types configuration, find the correspondence type that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Assign Document Category:
  
  Check if a document category is assigned to the correspondence type. If not, you will need to assign a valid document category.
  If a document category is already assigned but is incorrect, you may need to change it to the appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Correspondence:
  
  After saving, try to execute the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Categories: Document categories in SAP are used to classify documents for various purposes, including correspondence. Ensure that the document categories you are using are correctly defined in the system.
  Customizing Settings: Regularly review your customizing settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place, especially after system upgrades or changes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI-CA functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies that need to be addressed.