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What is context resolution in SAP BC-SRV-KPR-DMS - Document Management Services?


SAP Term: context resolution

  • Component: BC-SRV-KPR-DMS

  • Component Name: Document Management Services

  • Description: A process that, at runtime, resolves the relationship to a specific logical document in accordance with the user context, so that a physical document suitable for the context, or the content of this document, is returned to the user.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Context resolution is a feature of the Document Management Services (DMS) component of SAP. It allows users to access documents stored in the DMS repository from any application, regardless of the context in which the document was created. This means that documents can be accessed from any application, regardless of the system or user who created them. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use context resolution, users must first create a document in the DMS repository. Once the document is created, it can be accessed from any application, regardless of the context in which it was created. To access the document, users must enter the document's ID into the application's search field. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using context resolution, it is important to remember that documents can only be accessed from applications that support DMS. Additionally, users should ensure that they have the correct permissions to access documents stored in the DMS repository. 
    
    Related Information: 
    Context resolution is part of SAP's Document Management Services (DMS) component. Other features of DMS include document versioning, document archiving, and document security. Additionally, DMS integrates with other SAP components such as SAP Business Suite and SAP NetWeaver.
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