How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI003 - Document Service Provider (Element Type ID) &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document Service Provider (Element Type ID) &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The document service provider (element category ID) must be assigned
to the area 'Generic Document Management API' (S_AREA_GDMA).

System Response

The value will not be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid document service provider, or leave the field blank.
(Default is the document service provider
'SGDMA_QIE_QIE01').

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI003 - Document Service Provider (Element Type ID) &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI003 indicates that there is an issue with the Document Service Provider (DSP) configuration, specifically that the Element Type ID being referenced is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when working with document services in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Element Type ID: The Element Type ID specified in the configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to Document Service Providers or the specific document type being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified Document Service Provider.
  System or Version Mismatch: The system may be running a version of SAP that does not support the specified Element Type ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Element Type ID:
  
  Verify that the Element Type ID you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO or using transaction OAC0 (for Document Management System settings).
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Document Service Provider settings in the SAP system and ensure that all configurations are correct. This includes checking the settings for the specific document type and ensuring that the Element Type ID is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the Document Service Provider and the associated document types. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Document Service Providers and the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If the issue is related to a version mismatch, consider updating your SAP system to the latest support package or version that includes the necessary fixes or enhancements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for customizing settings.
  OAC0: Document Management System settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Document Management System and Document Service Providers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI003 error message.