How To Fix OA280 - Bar code entry not active. -> Administration

OA280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Bar code entry not active. -> Administration

What causes this issue?

Bar code entry has not been activated.

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 system administration
Check the administration function "Bar code entry":
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OA280 - Details

• The SAP error message "OA280 Bar code entry not active" typically indicates that the barcode entry functionality is not enabled or configured properly in the SAP system. This error can occur in various modules where barcode scanning is utilized, such as inventory management, warehouse management, or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The barcode entry feature may not be activated in the system settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access barcode functionalities.
  Module-Specific Settings: The specific module you are working in may not have barcode scanning enabled.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may not support barcode entry, or it may require additional components to be installed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO).
  Navigate to the section related to barcode settings and ensure that barcode entry is activated.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to use barcode functionalities.
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