How To Fix OA213 - SAP ArchiveLink (SAP kernel error)

OA213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: SAP ArchiveLink (SAP kernel error)

What causes this issue?

A request was to be sent to a content server.
The SAP kernel could not forward the request to the content server.

System Response

An error was reported by the SAP kernel.
The SAP kernel has probably not received a response to its request
because the content server connection is not active or cannot be
accessed (TIMEOUT).

How to fix this error?

Repeat the request. If the error still occurs when the request is
repeated, the error cannot be corrected in the application. Contact
your system administrator/content server administrator.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA213 - SAP ArchiveLink (SAP kernel error) ?

  The SAP error message OA213 is related to SAP ArchiveLink, which is a component of SAP that allows for the storage and retrieval of documents and other data in an archive. The error message typically indicates a problem with the ArchiveLink configuration or the underlying system that is preventing the successful execution of an archiving operation.
  Cause of OA213 Error
  The OA213 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the ArchiveLink configuration can lead to this error. This includes issues with the content repository, storage system, or document types.
  
  
  Kernel Issues: The error may be related to the SAP kernel version being used. If the kernel is outdated or has bugs, it may not function correctly with ArchiveLink.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can also lead to this