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

SAP Term: document type

• Component: CA-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management System

• Description: A categorization of documents in document management according to their distinguishing characteristics and the organizational procedures that result from them. The following criteria are used: Status processing Version assignment Type of number assignment Internal number range External number range The following document types are used by various applications and should not be changed: Print list Quality agreement Technical delivery term

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document type is a classification of documents in the SAP Document Management System (DMS). It is used to group documents according to their purpose, content, or other criteria. Document types are used to control access rights, define document attributes, and determine the workflow for document processing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Document types are created and maintained in the DMS Customizing menu. When creating a document type, you can specify the document attributes, access rights, and workflow that will be associated with it. Once a document type is created, documents can be assigned to it in the DMS. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a document type, it is important to consider the purpose of the document and how it will be used. This will help you determine which attributes and access rights should be associated with the document type. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing document types in SAP DMS, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.