How To Fix OA146 - Documents are not displayed via a frontend application

OA146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Documents are not displayed via a frontend application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA146 - Documents are not displayed via a frontend application ?

  The SAP error message OA146, which states "Documents are not displayed via a frontend application," typically indicates an issue with the integration between SAP and the frontend application that is supposed to display documents. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some common reasons along with potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The frontend application may not be properly configured to connect with the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the documents.
  Document Storage Issues: The documents may not be stored correctly in the SAP system or may be missing.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the frontend application.
  Frontend Application Issues: The frontend application itself may have bugs or may not be compatible with the version of SAP being used.
  SAP Notes: There may be relevant SAP Notes that address known issues related to document display.
  
  Solutions:
  
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