/SCDL/AF006 - Document category and type could not be determined

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Document category and type could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF006 - Document category and type could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF006 Document category and type could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document-related functionalities in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the document category and type for a specific document or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category and type may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the DMS configuration are incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents of the specified category or type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling document categories and types correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMS configuration settings in SAP (transaction code OAC0 for document types and OAC2 for document categories).
  Ensure that the document categories and types are defined correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system.
  Check if the document type is assigned to the correct document category.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the document types and categories.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies in the document management tables.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments involved, debug the code to identify where the document category and type determination is failing.
  Ensure that any custom logic is correctly implemented to handle document types and categories.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC0, OAC2, and CV01N (Create Document) to navigate through document management settings.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to DMS for a deeper understanding of document categories and types.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.