How To Fix 1R302 - Standard contents repository is not a file server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Standard contents repository is not a file server

What causes this issue?

The standard contents repository is not of type 'file server'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Systems in which the contents repository is not configured as standard
cannot be maintained with the current report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R302 - Standard contents repository is not a file server ?

  The SAP error message 1R302 indicates that the system is trying to access a standard content repository that is not configured as a file server. This typically occurs when the content repository settings in SAP are not correctly set up or when the system is trying to access a repository that is not intended for file storage.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The content repository may not be configured properly in the SAP system.
  Repository Type: The repository type may not be set to a file server, which is required for certain operations.
  Missing File Server: The file server that is supposed to be linked to the content repository may not be available or properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the content repository.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Content Repository Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OAC0 (Content Repository Administration).
  Verify that the content repository in question is configured correctly and is set as a file server.
  Ensure that the repository type is set to "File System" if you are trying to use it as a file server.
  
  
  
  Verify File Server Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the file server in transaction code OAC3 (File Server Administration).
  Ensure that the file server is correctly defined and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the content repository.
  You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  If the file server is external, ensure that the SAP system can connect to it. This may involve checking network settings or firewall rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to content repository configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: Content Repository Administration
  OAC3: File Server Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to content repositories and file servers.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring content repositories and file servers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1R302 and ensure that your content repository is correctly configured as a file server.