How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO017 - Target document type &1 is not a folder type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Target document type &1 is not a folder type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO017 - Target document type &1 is not a folder type ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO017 Target document type &1 is not a folder type typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP. This error indicates that the target document type specified in the operation is not recognized as a folder type, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use as a target is not configured as a folder type in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not have been set up correctly in the SAP Document Management System (DMS).
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create folders of the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP DMS configuration settings and verify that the document type you are using is indeed configured as a folder type.
  You can check this in transaction code OAC2 (Document Types) or OAC3 (Document Type Attributes) to see the properties of the document type.
  
  
  
  Change Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not a folder type, you may need to select a different document type that is configured as a folder type for your operation.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access folders of the specified document type. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and folder types to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2, OAC3, and CV01N (Create Document) for managing document types and documents in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to document management errors that might provide additional insights or patches.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your organization’s SAP implementation for guidance on document management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the desired operation in SAP.