How To Fix OA147 - OLE is not required for this document class

OA147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: OLE is not required for this document class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA147 - OLE is not required for this document class ?

  The SAP error message OA147, which states "OLE is not required for this document class," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) functionality for a document class that does not support it. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly when dealing with document management or when trying to attach files to certain document types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Class Limitation: The document class you are trying to use does not support OLE objects. OLE is generally used for embedding or linking to documents and applications, but not all document classes in SAP are configured to handle OLE.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow OLE for the specific document class you are working with.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use OLE features for that document class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Class: Verify the document class you are trying to use. Ensure