How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2455 - No DMS document type specified for determining the EHS document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 455

• Message text: No DMS document type specified for determining the EHS document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2455 - No DMS document type specified for determining the EHS document type ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2455 No DMS document type specified for determining the EHS document type typically occurs in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate EHS document type due to a missing or incorrectly configured Document Management System (DMS) document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing DMS Document Type: The system is unable to find a DMS document type that is linked to the EHS document type you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EHS settings or in the DMS settings that prevents the system from mapping the DMS document type to the EHS document type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DMS document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DMS Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the DMS configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the relevant DMS document types are defined.
  Ensure that the DMS document types are correctly linked to the EHS document types in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain EHS Document Type:
  
  Navigate to the EHS document type configuration and ensure that the document type you are trying to use is properly defined and linked to the appropriate DMS document type.
  You can check this in the transaction code OOVD (for EHS document types) and ensure that the DMS document type is specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DMS document types. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for EHS and DMS for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OOVD - For maintaining EHS document types.
  CV01N - For creating DMS documents.
  CV02N - For changing DMS documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EHS expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the DMS document types are correctly configured for use with EHS document types.