What is document info record in SAP CA-DMS - Document Management System?

SAP Term: document info record

• Component: CA-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management System

• Description: Master record containing all information necessary to manage a document. The data is sorted according to various criteria. A document info record contains both descriptive data such as language and laboratory and control data such as change number and status. In addition to this data, which can be maintained by the user, other data is updated automatically by the system such as hierarchy indicator. PLM-WUI-APP A master data record in the ERP system that is used for managing original document files of any kind in the SAP ERP system. Document management at SAP has two sides: on one side are the originals, which can be in any format, and on the other side is the document info record, which makes the originals available to other SAP objects by means of object links. The originals can be stored in several storage areas, and can be displayed and edited directly from the document info record.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Document Info Record (DIR) is a component of the SAP Document Management System (CA-DMS). It is a database record that stores information about a document, such as its title, author, date of creation, and other relevant details. The DIR also stores the document itself in an encrypted format. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The DIR can be used to store and manage documents within the SAP system. Documents can be uploaded to the DIR from external sources, such as a file server or email. Once uploaded, the document can be accessed and edited by authorized users. The DIR also allows users to search for documents based on their metadata. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When uploading documents to the DIR, it is important to ensure that all relevant metadata is included. This will make it easier for users to find the document later on. Additionally, it is important to ensure that only authorized users have access to the document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The DIR is part of the larger SAP Document Management System (CA-DMS). Other components of CA-DMS include document types, document classes, and document categories. These components are used to organize documents within the system and provide additional security measures.