How To Fix MEPO300 - Application cFolders not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Application cFolders not active

What causes this issue?

No active entry for the <ZH>linkage of external documents</> was found
in the IMG for Purchasing.

System Response

The jump to external documents has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant entry exists in Customizing for Purchasing
under <LS>Define Link to External Documents</>.
<DS:SIMG.V_TMMPURCFOLDERS>Perform function</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO300 - Application cFolders not active ?

  The SAP error message MEPO300, which states "Application cFolders not active," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use the cFolders application within the SAP system, but it is not activated or configured properly. cFolders is a collaborative tool used for document management and project collaboration in SAP environments.
  Cause:
  
  cFolders Not Activated: The cFolders application may not be activated in your SAP system. This can happen if the necessary components or configurations have not been set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access cFolders.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the integration of cFolders with other SAP modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate cFolders:
  
  Check if cFolders is activated in your SAP system. This can typically be done by accessing the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and ensuring that the cFolders service is active.
  Navigate to the path: SAP > cFolders and ensure that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access cFolders. This can be done by checking the user roles and profiles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Make sure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for cFolders-related activities.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for cFolders in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under the relevant sections for cFolders.
  Ensure that all necessary components and dependencies for cFolders are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or help guides for cFolders for detailed steps on activation and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICF: To check and activate HTTP services.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to cFolders.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP version supports cFolders and that all necessary components are compatible.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO300 error and successfully activate and use the cFolders application in your SAP environment.