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

SAP Term: source document

• Component: CA-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management System

• Description: A document info record, whose basic data you choose to copy. You can copy a source document when you create a new document info record, to reduce your data entry workload.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A source document is a document that is used as the basis for creating a new document in the SAP Document Management System (DMS). It can be an existing document, such as a PDF, Word document, or image file, or it can be a template created in the DMS. The source document is used to create a new version of the document, which is then stored in the DMS. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a new version of a document using a source document, open the source document in the DMS. Then click on the “Create New Version” button. This will open a new window where you can enter the details of the new version, such as its title and description. Once you have entered all of the details, click “Create” to save the new version. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new version of a document using a source document, make sure to enter all of the details accurately. This will ensure that the new version is properly stored in the DMS and can be easily accessed by other users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use source documents in SAP DMS, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.