How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO021 - No document types found for creating as folders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 021

• 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_BRW_BO021 - No document types found for creating as folders ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO021 No document types found for creating as folders typically occurs in the context of the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document-related functionalities in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot 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.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be correctly set up to allow folder creation for the relevant document types.
  
  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 have the option to create folders enabled.
  
  
  
  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 attempting to perform the action that leads to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to document types and folder creation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Types configuration.
  OAC3: Document Type Attributes.
  OAC4: Document Type Assignment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for document management activities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.