How To Fix OA073 - Table TOADV (mo DMS document type found for &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Table TOADV (mo DMS document type found for &)

What causes this issue?

A DMS document class for &v1& could not be found in table TOADV.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please maintain table TOADV.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA073 - Table TOADV (mo DMS document type found for &) ?

  The SAP error message OA073 indicates that there is an issue related to the Document Management System (DMS) in SAP, specifically concerning the document type associated with a particular object. The message typically states that no DMS document type was found for the specified object or that the configuration for the document type is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type that is being referenced in the transaction or process is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being used may not be correctly linked to a DMS document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or the associated DMS functionalities.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented or may be causing conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC0 (or SPRO -> DMS -> Basic Settings -> Document Types) to verify if the document type is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, create a new document type or assign an existing one to the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the object type in the DMS configuration to ensure it is correctly linked to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DMS functionalities and the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to DMS and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring and what specific conditions lead to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC0 for document type configuration, CV01N for creating documents, and CV02N for changing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to DMS and the specific error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the OA073 error in SAP related to the DMS document type.