How To Fix WU679 - Document schema & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Document schema & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU679 - Document schema & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WU679, which states "Document schema & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types and schemas in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified document schema that is required for processing a document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Schema: The document schema that is referenced in the transaction or process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type or schema may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document schema.
  Transport Issues: If the schema was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Schema:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC2 (for Document Types) or OAC3 (for Document Schemas) to verify if the document schema exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Schema:
  
  If the schema is missing, you can create a new document schema using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OAC3).
  Ensure that all necessary fields and configurations are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document schema. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the schema was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document schemas and their configuration.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  OAC2: Document Types
  OAC3: Document Schemas
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on Document Management System configuration and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU679 error and implement a solution.