How To Fix FKK_DMS029 - Document category &1 is not defined

FKK_DMS029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Document category &1 is not defined

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FKK_DMS029 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_DMS029 indicates that the document category specified in the system is not defined. This error typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) functionalities within SAP, particularly when trying to create or manage documents that are associated with a specific document category.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The document category might have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Document Management > Document Categories.
  Verify if the document category you are trying to use is defined. If it is not, you will