How To Fix FG051 - Configuration: Optical archiving not as target

FG051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Configuration: Optical archiving not as target

What causes this issue?

Basically an automatic transport from the file system to an
optical archive is possible for this object. However, this has not
yet been configured.

System Response

The archive file remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Set up a link of document type to the optical archive.
The procedure for this is described in the release note for 2.2.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG051 - Configuration: Optical archiving not as target ?

  The SAP error message FG051, which states "Configuration: Optical archiving not as target," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of optical archiving in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid target for optical archiving, which is necessary for storing documents or data in an optical format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The optical archiving configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Target Definition: The target for optical archiving may not be defined or may be incorrectly defined in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure optical archiving settings.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly configured to support optical archiving, or the necessary components may not be installed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC0 (Archive Administration) and check the settings for optical archiving.
  Ensure that the optical archiving target is