How To Fix 26285 - The SAP object & allows only one document link

26285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The SAP object & allows only one document link

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the document type. The object link to the SAP
object &V1& has the relation type <DS:DE.ONEONLY>Only 1:n relation
allowed</> defined.
See: <DS:SIMG.SIMG_VC_DVS10>Define document type</>, Navigation step
<LS>Determine object link</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26285 - The SAP object & allows only one document link ?

  The SAP error message 26285, which states "The SAP object & allows only one document link," typically occurs when you are trying to link multiple documents to a specific SAP object that is configured to allow only a single document link. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when working with certain business objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limitation: The SAP object you are working with has been configured to allow only one document link. This is often a design choice to maintain data integrity or to simplify document management.
  User Action: Attempting to attach multiple documents to an object that is restricted to a single document link.
  System Settings: The system settings or the specific transaction you are using may impose this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the SAP object in question. If you have the necessary permissions, you may be able to change the