How To Fix /PLMU/DIR_BROWSER038 - Document type FOL not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/DIR_BROWSER -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Document type FOL not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/DIR_BROWSER038 - Document type FOL not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/DIR_BROWSER038 Document type FOL not defined in Customizing typically indicates that the system is trying to access a document type (in this case, "FOL") that has not been defined in the system's configuration. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Document Management System (DMS) or related areas where document types are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type "FOL" has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the transaction or program.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary document type settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Document Management or the specific module you are working with.
  Look for the option to define document types (e.g., Document Management -> Document Types -> Define Document Types).
  Create a new entry for the document type "FOL" if it does not exist, and configure it according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Document Types:
  
  Verify if the document type "FOL" is indeed missing or if there is a typo in the document type being referenced.
  You can check existing document types in the same Customizing area.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that it included the document type settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the document type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or specific steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAC3 (for document types) or SCDO (for document management) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the document type behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the document type "FOL" is properly defined in your SAP system.