How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2461 - Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not maintained in EHS Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not maintained in EHS Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2461 - Data carrier for DMS doc. type &1 is not maintained in EHS Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2461 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Data Management System (DMS) document type in the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. Specifically, it suggests that the data carrier for the specified document type is not maintained in the EHS Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data carrier for the specified DMS document type has not been defined in the EHS Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check EHS Customizing:
  
  Go to the EHS Customizing settings in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section where document types and data carriers are defined.
  Ensure that the data carrier for the specified document type is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Data Carrier:
  
  If the data carrier is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Define the necessary data carrier for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that need to be applied to the document type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check for any transport errors or issues that may have occurred during the import.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring DMS document types and data carriers in EHS.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the Customizing settings or SE11 to check the database tables related to DMS and EHS.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring DMS in EHS.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2461.