How To Fix 26077 - No object links defined for this document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 077

• Message text: No object links defined for this document type

What causes this issue?

You want to link the document to another SAP object.
Settings in Customizing (Object links) are used to define which object
links are supported for each document type. No entries have been made
for the document type you chose.

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?

If you want to link documents of the document type you chose to other
SAP objects, you must make the relevant entries in Customizing. If you
are not authorized to make these entries, contact your system manager.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26077 - No object links defined for this document type ?

  The SAP error message 26077, "No object links defined for this document type," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a document in SAP that does not have any object links defined for the specified document type. This can happen in various modules, such as Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types in the context of SAP workflows.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are working with has not been properly configured to link to any objects in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be appropriate for the action you are attempting to perform.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or missing authorizations that prevent the system from recognizing the object links for the document type.
  System Customization: Customizations or changes in the system may have inadvertently removed or altered the object links for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (transaction code OAC2 for DMS).
  Ensure that the object links are defined correctly for the document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Define Object Links:
  
  If no object links are defined, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you can specify which objects (like materials, projects, etc.) can be linked to the document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Usage:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type for the intended operation. If necessary, switch to a different document type that has the appropriate object links defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manage the document type and its associated object links.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the document type is set up according to best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2 (for DMS configuration) or OAC3 (to display document types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 26077 and ensure that your document types are properly configured for use in SAP.