How To Fix FKK_DMS008 - No correspondence type configured for DMS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No correspondence type configured for DMS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DMS008 - No correspondence type configured for DMS ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DMS008 indicates that there is no correspondence type configured for Document Management System (DMS) in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a function that requires a correspondence type, but the system cannot find any configuration for it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the correspondence type has not been defined in the system for the DMS.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the DMS or the related financial documents.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the correspondence types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Correspondence > Define Correspondence Types.
  Ensure that the necessary correspondence types for DMS are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Correspondence Type:
  
  If the correspondence type does not exist, you will need to create it. Make sure to specify the necessary parameters such as the type, description, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Correspondence Type:
  
  After creating the correspondence type, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant DMS settings or document types that require it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the correspondence types. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring DMS and correspondence types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for correspondence types) and OBA5 (for correspondence settings).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_DMS008 error and ensure that the necessary correspondence types are configured for your DMS in SAP.