What is document type in SAP BC-DOC - Documentation and Translation Tools?

SAP Term: document type

• Component: BC-DOC

• Component Name: Documentation and Translation Tools

• Description: An online documentation attribute that indicates the area of use of the document. The document type indicates whether the document is displayed in an application user type, or in the development environment developer type and whether it is an SAP Original or a customer Modification.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document type is a classification of documents in SAP. It is used to differentiate between different types of documents, such as purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes. Document types are defined in the BC-DOC component of SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Document types are used to control the processing of documents in SAP. For example, when creating a purchase order, the document type must be specified in order for the system to know how to process the document. Document types can also be used to control access to documents, as certain users may only have access to certain document types. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new document type, it is important to consider how it will be used and what access rights should be assigned to it. It is also important to ensure that the document type is properly configured in the BC-DOC component of SAP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on document types and how they are used in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-DOC.