How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL037 - Customizing: Element type for signed doc not defined or incorrect

RMPS_GENERAL037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Customizing: Element type for signed doc not defined or incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL037 - Customizing: Element type for signed doc not defined or incorrect ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL037 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the document type for signed documents in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified document type, or the configuration is incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for signed documents has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration for the document type is incorrect or does not match the expected parameters.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to document management or electronic signatures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS_GENERAL037 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or electronic signatures.
  Ensure that the document type for signed documents is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you will need to create it. This can