How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT091 - Cannot copy document as template is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Cannot copy document as template is invalid

What causes this issue?

The following could be the possible reasons -
No latest version of this template is available.
The template may not be in one of these statuses - Released or Revision
needed
The template in which this document is used may have expired its
validity.
Another user is revising the template while you are trying to create a
new version of the document.
The status of the template may have changed after you locked this
document for editing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You cannot copy document due to invalid template

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT091 - Cannot copy document as template is invalid ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT091 indicates that there is an issue with copying a document because the template associated with the document is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document templates in various SAP modules.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Template: The template you are trying to use for copying the document may be missing, deleted, or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type associated with the template may not match the document you are trying to copy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template or the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document management settings or the template settings in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Validity:
  
  Verify that the template you are trying to use exists and is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code CV01N for document management).
  Ensure that the template is correctly configured and has all the necessary attributes set.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type of the document you are trying to copy matches the document type of the template. If they do not match, you may need to select a different template or change the document type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the template and perform the copy operation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for document management in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings for document types and templates are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to document templates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), and CV03N (Display Document) for managing documents in SAP DMS.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Document Management System and templates for a better understanding of how templates are structured and used.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.