How To Fix FKK_DMS048 - Correspondence &1 of type &2 preselected for overwrite in DMS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Correspondence &1 of type &2 preselected for overwrite in DMS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DMS048 - Correspondence &1 of type &2 preselected for overwrite in DMS ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DMS048 indicates that a correspondence document of a specific type is preselected for overwrite in the Document Management System (DMS). This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a correspondence document that already exists, and the system is warning you that the existing document will be overwritten.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Document: The correspondence document you are trying to create or modify already exists in the DMS.
  Preselection for Overwrite: The system has identified that the document is marked for overwrite, which means that the new document will replace the existing one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the DMS that dictate how documents are handled, including overwrite settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Document: Check the existing correspondence document to determine if it is necessary to overwrite it. If the existing document contains important information, consider saving it under a different name or version.
  Change Document Type: If you do not want to overwrite the existing document, you can create a new document with a different type or identifier.
  Adjust DMS Settings: If overwriting is not desired behavior, review the DMS configuration settings to adjust how documents are handled. This may involve changing settings related to document versioning or overwrite permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling correspondence documents in DMS.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the implications of overwriting documents, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMS Configuration: Understanding how DMS is configured in your SAP system can help prevent issues related to document overwriting.
  Document Versioning: Familiarize yourself with how versioning works in DMS, as it may provide a way to manage document changes without overwriting.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to create, modify, or overwrite documents in DMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKK_DMS048 error and manage your correspondence documents effectively in SAP DMS.