How To Fix 26063 - Data carrier & cannot be accessed online

26063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Data carrier & cannot be accessed online

What causes this issue?

You want to start an application. The data carrier entered for the
application is defined via settings in Customizing (Document
management) as available online.
However, the field <ZH>Original</> contains a data carrier which cannot
be accessed online (such as filing cabinet C.2.46).

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for the originals in the document info record
<ZH>(Details -> Originals)</> and the data carrier defined in
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26063 - Data carrier & cannot be accessed online ?

  The SAP error message 26063, which states "Data carrier & cannot be accessed online," typically occurs when the system is unable to access a specified data carrier (such as a tape drive, CD, or other removable media) that is required for a particular operation. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data import/export, backup, or when trying to access archived data.
  Causes:
  
  Media Not Available: The specified data carrier is not present in the drive or is not mounted correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to access the data carrier.
  Drive Issues: There may be hardware issues with the drive itself, such as it being offline or malfunctioning.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data carrier.
  Network Issues: If the data carrier is on a network location, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Media Presence: Ensure that the data carrier is physically present in the