How To Fix STEP751 - Create DOC: Category not defined

STEP751 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Create DOC: Category not defined

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STEP751 - Details

• The SAP error message "STEP751 Create DOC: Category not defined" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of document categories in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of document management or when trying to create a document in a specific module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category that you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to create may not be linked to a valid document category.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents of a certain category.
  System Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the document categories have been altered or removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories in SAP. This can typically be found