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

OA251 - Overview

• 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
Check the function "Links" in Customizing:
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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