How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO150 - No document types found for creating as folders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: No document types found for creating as folders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO150 - No document types found for creating as folders ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO150 No document types found for creating as folders typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any document types that are configured to allow the creation of folders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Types: The most common cause is that there are no document types defined in the system that are allowed to create folders.
  Configuration Issues: The document types may not be properly configured to support folder creation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create folders for the specified document types.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the DMS configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC2 (Document Types) in SAP.
  Verify that the document types you are trying to use are defined and configured correctly.
  Ensure that the document types are set to allow folder creation.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Types:
  
  If no document types exist, you may need to create new document types that allow folder creation.
  If existing document types do not allow folder creation, modify their settings to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create folders for the document types in question.
  You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to DMS and document types for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Types configuration.
  OAC3: Document Type Attributes.
  OAC4: Document Type Assignment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  DMS Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of the Document Management System in SAP, as it can provide insights into how document types and folders are managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.