How To Fix /PLMI/ESD_CUS_GS002 - Document type &1 cannot be set as software document type

/PLMI/ESD_CUS_GS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ESD_CUS_GS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Document type &1 cannot be set as software document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_CUS_GS002 - Document type &1 cannot be set as software document type ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_CUS_GS002 Document type &1 cannot be set as software document type typically occurs in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. This error indicates that the document type you are trying to set as a software document type is not allowed or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to be a software document type in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the document type from being set correctly.
  Incorrect Usage: The document type may not be intended for use as a software document type, based on the business process or configuration.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the document type to be recognized as a software document type may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in