How To Fix 6B038 - Combination &1 &2 for optical archiving is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Combination &1 &2 for optical archiving is not permitted

What causes this issue?

This combination of business object type &V1& and the object type for
optical archiving &V3& is not defined for the links in Customizing.

System Response

No documents are optically archived for the combination &V1& and &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B038 - Combination &1 &2 for optical archiving is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 6B038 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of parameters specified for optical archiving. This error typically arises when the system detects that the combination of the document type and the archive object is not allowed for optical archiving.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type you are trying to archive may not be configured for optical archiving.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object associated with the document type may not support optical archiving.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain combinations of document types and archive objects from being archived optically.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform optical archiving for the specified combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC0 (Archive Administration) and check the configuration for the document type you are trying to archive.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for optical archiving.
  
  
  
  Verify Archive Object:
  
  Check the archive object associated with the document type. You can do this in the transaction code OAC3 (Archive Object Management).
  Ensure that the archive object is configured to support optical archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the Archive Administration to ensure that the combination of document type and archive object is permitted for optical archiving.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the optical archiving has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document types and archive objects that are compatible with optical archiving.
  
  
  
  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: Archive Administration
  OAC3: Archive Object Management
  SARA: Archive Administration (for managing archiving objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on optical archiving.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on optical archiving and its configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.