How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT038 - Document cannot be saved because of duplicate DIR's being created

LCM_DOCUMENT038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Document cannot be saved because of duplicate DIR's being created

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LCM_DOCUMENT038 - Details

• The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT038 indicates that a document cannot be saved because it would create duplicate Document Information Records (DIRs). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) when you attempt to create or save a document that has the same attributes as an existing document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Attributes: The document you are trying to save has the same key attributes (like document type, document number, etc.) as an existing document in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for document types or the document management system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  User Error: The user may be inadvertently trying to create a document that already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Documents:
  
  Before creating a new document, search for existing documents using the same attributes (e.g., document type, document number).
  Use transaction codes