What is storage category in SAP CA-DMS - Document Management System?

SAP Term: storage category

• Component: CA-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management System

• Description: A logical view of a physical storage location that is used as a secure storage area for original application files. Dividing a physical storage location into several logical views enables structured storage of different original application files. You can define the following secure storage areas: Storage systems that are controlled by document management: SAP Database part of the standard SAP system Vault defined in Customizing for DMS Archive SAP ArchiveLink 4.5 HTTP Content Server interface Storage systems that are controlled by the SAP ArchiveLink 4.5 HTTP Content Server interface, such as: HTTP content server RFC archive &EXAMPLE& You want to save original application files for different areas in a storage system, such as the HTTP content server. To do this, you maintain the following storage categories for the storage system: A-1 for general information A-2 for training course materials A-3 for testing instructions

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• Key Concepts: 
  Storage Category is a component of the CA-DMS Document Management System. It is used to classify documents and other objects stored in the system. It is a hierarchical structure that allows documents to be organized into categories, subcategories, and sub-subcategories. This helps users quickly find the documents they need. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Storage Category, users must first create a category structure. This can be done by creating a root category and then adding subcategories and sub-subcategories as needed. Once the structure is created, users can assign documents and other objects to the appropriate categories. This will help them find the documents they need quickly and easily. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Storage Category structure, it is important to think about how users will search for documents. Try to create categories that are intuitive and easy to understand. This will make it easier for users to find what they are looking for. Additionally, try to keep the structure as simple as possible so that users don’t get overwhelmed when searching for documents. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Storage Category, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your SAP support team.