How To Fix OA212 - SAP ArchiveLink (select document first)

OA212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: SAP ArchiveLink (select document first)

What causes this issue?

A document was not selected in the display window.

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 select a document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OA212 - Details

• The SAP error message OA212 ("Select document first") typically occurs in the context of SAP ArchiveLink when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a document to be selected, but no document has been selected in the user interface.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  No Document Selected: The user has not selected any document in the ArchiveLink interface before trying to perform an action (e.g., viewing, editing, or deleting).
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a document selection without first selecting a document.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a glitch or issue in the user interface that prevents the selection of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA212 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select a Document: Ensure that you have selected a document in the ArchiveLink interface before attempting to perform any actions. Click on the document you wish to work with.
  Check Filters: If you are using