How To Fix OA251 - No document type & exists with object type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No document type & exists with object type &

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a link between the specified document type
and the object type.

System Response

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

&WHAT_TO_DO& for the system administration
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA251 - No document type & exists with object type & ?

  The SAP error message OA251 ("No document type & exists with object type &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a document type that corresponds to the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified object type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for document types and object types may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or object type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the document type or object type fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC0 (or OAC3 for document types) to check the configuration of document types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the transaction code OAC0 to define a new document type and link it to the appropriate object type.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are using is correct and that it is associated with the document type you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type and object type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data for any typos or incorrect entries in the document type or object type fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring document types and object types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: Configuration of Document Types
  OAC3: Display Document Types
  OAC4: Document Type Assignment to Object Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OA251 error and ensure that the document types and object types are correctly configured in your SAP system.