How To Fix FKK_DMS078 - Select a document category

FKK_DMS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Select a document category

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FKK_DMS078 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_DMS078 ("Select a document category") typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) functionalities within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or related processes. This error indicates that the system requires a document category to be selected before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or manage a document without specifying a document category.
  The document category is not defined in the system or is not available for the specific transaction.
  There may be configuration issues in the DMS settings or missing authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_DMS078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Document Category:
  
  Ensure that you select a valid document category from the available options in the transaction you are working on. This is often done in a dropdown menu or selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMS configuration settings in SAP (transaction code OAC2 or