How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO028 - Document type for document &1 cannot be created as folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Document type for document &1 cannot be created as folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO028 - Document type for document &1 cannot be created as folder ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO028 indicates that a document of a specific type cannot be created as a folder. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types that are not configured to allow folder creation.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not configured to allow the creation of folders. In SAP, each document type can have specific settings that determine its behavior, including whether it can be treated as a folder.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create folders for the specified document type.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent the creation of folders for certain document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction code: OAC2).
  Verify the settings for the document type in question and ensure that it is allowed to be created as a folder. You may need to adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create folders for the specified document type.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to system settings or user authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review the configurations and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the creation of the document again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on document types and their configurations.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SCDO: Document Management System settings
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.