How To Fix ICL_OI005 - Template &1 does not exist in BDS in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_OI - Correspondence: Office Integration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Template &1 does not exist in BDS in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_OI005 - Template &1 does not exist in BDS in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICL_OI005 indicates that a specific template does not exist in the Business Document Service (BDS) for the specified language. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when trying to generate documents based on templates that are expected to be available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Template Not Created: The template specified by the identifier (e.g., &1) has not been created or uploaded into the BDS.
  Incorrect Language: The template may exist, but not in the specified language (e.g., &2). Templates can be language-specific, and if the required language version is missing, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BDS or the document management system that prevent the template from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template in the BDS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Verify if the template exists in the BDS. You can do this by navigating to the BDS administration or using transaction codes like S_BDS or S_BDS_ADMIN.
  Ensure that the template is created for the correct application and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Upload Template:
  
  If the template does not exist, you may need to create it or upload it into the BDS. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction or application that manages document templates.
  
  
  
  Check Language Versions:
  
  If the template exists but not in the specified language, you may need to create a version of the template in the required language. This can often be done by copying an existing template and translating it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the BDS to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues preventing the template from being accessed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BDS and the specific template. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the BDS and template management for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps for this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to BDS and document management, such as S_BDS, S_BDS_ADMIN, or others specific to your SAP version.
  User Roles: Review the user roles and authorizations in your SAP system to ensure proper access to document templates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.