How To Fix /SCDL/BC032 - Template document type &1 could not be read for document category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Template document type &1 could not be read for document category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC032 - Template document type &1 could not be read for document category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC032 Template document type &1 could not be read for document category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or related functionalities where a specific template document type is expected but cannot be found or accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The specified template document type (&1) for the given document category (&2) does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template document type.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for document types or categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has undergone a transport, the required templates may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., DMS transactions) and verify if the template document type exists for the specified document category.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document type and category.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for document types and categories in the SAP system.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the document category.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included the necessary templates.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing templates or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to document management and templates for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), and CV03N (Display Document) for managing documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.