How To Fix FKK_DMS009 - No document category configured in Document Management Service

FKK_DMS009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No document category configured in Document Management Service

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FKK_DMS009 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_DMS009 indicates that there is no document category configured in the Document Management Service (DMS) for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid document category that is required for handling documents in the context of the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category has not been defined in the DMS settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The document category may be incorrectly configured or linked to the wrong application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document categories.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in system configuration or upgrades may have led to the loss of document category settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the DMS configuration