How To Fix /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER001 - Object type for document category &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Object type for document category &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER001 - Object type for document category &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER001 indicates that the system is unable to determine the object type for a specified document category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary object types have not been assigned to the document category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document category or its associated object types.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the document category or object types in the database.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the document category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the document category in question is correctly configured and that the object types are assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the document category and its object types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the document categories and object types to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the relevant program or transaction to identify where the determination of the object type is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or document category in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.