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What is physical document in SAP BC-SRV-KPR-DMS - Document Management Services?


SAP Term: physical document

  • Component: BC-SRV-KPR-DMS

  • Component Name: Document Management Services

  • Description: An administrative unit for documents stored in the Knowledge Provider KPro. A physical document may consist of several components. It can be subject to versioning and can be assigned to a specific logical document. In other words, a logical document may contain one or more physical documents. &EXAMPLE& A document consists of an HTML page and a GIF. Both are administrated in KPro as one physical document with two components.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A physical document is a document that exists in a tangible form, such as a paper document or an electronic file. In SAP, physical documents are managed by the Document Management Services (DMS) component of the BC-SRV-KPR module. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The DMS component of SAP allows users to store and manage physical documents in a secure and organized manner. Documents can be stored in folders, and users can assign access rights to different folders. Documents can also be searched for using keywords or other criteria. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When storing documents in SAP, it is important to ensure that the documents are properly labeled and organized. This will make it easier to find documents when needed. Additionally, it is important to assign the correct access rights to each folder, as this will ensure that only authorized users can access the documents. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The DMS component of SAP also allows users to store and manage digital documents, such as PDFs and images. Additionally, users can create links between physical and digital documents, allowing them to easily access related information.
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