How To Fix CMS006 - SAP ArchiveLink only allows 2-character keys

CMS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 006

• Message text: SAP ArchiveLink only allows 2-character keys

What causes this issue?

When adding an entry, you specified a key that is more than 2
characters long.
SAP ArchiveLink does not support key that are more than 2 characters
long.

System Response

The content repository cannot be used by SAP ArchiveLink.

How to fix this error?

If you want SAP ArchiveLink to use the content repository, specify a
different key or remove the entry using <LB>cancel</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS006 - SAP ArchiveLink only allows 2-character keys ?

  The SAP error message CMS006 indicates that there is an issue with the key length being used in the ArchiveLink system. Specifically, it states that "SAP ArchiveLink only allows 2-character keys." This error typically arises when a key that is longer than two characters is being used in a context where only a two-character key is permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Length Violation: The primary cause of this error is that the key being used to reference documents or objects in ArchiveLink exceeds the allowed length of two characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ArchiveLink settings or in the way the keys are being generated or used in the application.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, it may be generating keys that do not conform to the two-character limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Length: Review the keys being used in your ArchiveLink configuration and ensure that they are limited to two characters. This