How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG118 - Document schema &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Document schema &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG118 - Document schema &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG118 Document schema &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific document schema that is referenced in a configuration or process. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when working with specific modules that utilize document schemas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Schema: The document schema referenced by the identifier &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be pointing to a document schema that is not valid or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the document schema was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Schema: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SCDO for Document Schema) and verify if the document schema with the specified identifier exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings where the document schema is being referenced. Ensure that the correct schema is being used and that it is active.
  If you are unsure about the correct schema, consult with your functional team or refer to documentation.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the schema was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the document schema.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document schema. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO - Document Schema Management
  SCDO can be used to create, modify, or display document schemas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document schemas and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.