How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF101 - Document type &1 for document category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Document type &1 for document category &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF101 - Document type &1 for document category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF101 Document type &1 for document category &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document types and categories in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a document type that has not been defined for the specified document category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is not configured in the system for the given document category.
  Incorrect Document Type or Category: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the document type or category being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types and categories in SAP.
  Use transaction code OAC2 to check the document types and ensure that the document type specified in the error message is defined for the document category in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. Use transaction code OAC2 to create a new document type and assign it to the appropriate document category.
  If it exists but is not linked to the correct category, you can modify the configuration to link the document type to the correct document category.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the document type and category being used in the transaction or program are correct and do not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring document types and categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Configuration for Document Types
  OAC3: Configuration for Document Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document management that might address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify document types and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the document type is correctly configured for the specified document category.