How To Fix OA034 - Link type & in role & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Link type & in role & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA034 - Link type & in role & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OA034 indicates that there is an issue with a link type in a specific role that does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Object Management System (OMS) or when dealing with roles and authorizations in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Link Type: The link type specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could happen if the link type was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Role Configuration: The role mentioned in the error may not be properly configured or may reference a link type that is not valid.
  Transport Issues: If the link type was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the link type to not be created or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the link type or role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Link Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAA3 (for Asset Accounting) or the relevant configuration area where link types are defined.
  Verify if the link type mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to check the role configuration.
  Ensure that the role is correctly set up and that it references valid link types.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the link type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the link type and role.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAA3 - Asset Accounting: Display Link Types
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message OA034.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OA034 error and implement a solution to resolve it.