How To Fix OA283 - Document type & is not from class FAX

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Document type & is not from class FAX

What causes this issue?

A document type was entered which is not in the document class FAX.
Incoming documents, however, can only be assigned document types with
the class FAX.

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?

Enter a document type with the document class FAX.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA283 - Document type & is not from class FAX ?

  The SAP error message OA283 indicates that the document type you are trying to use is not associated with the expected class, which in this case is "FAX." This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type and the expected document class in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not configured to be associated with the FAX class.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the document type settings within the SAP system.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong document type inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OAC3).
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly configured to be associated with the FAX class.
  
  
  
  Change Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not meant to be used for FAX, select a different document type that is correctly configured for FAX.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to review the document type settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user is selecting the correct document type when processing the FAX.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC3 (for document type configuration) and OAC0 (for document class configuration).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and classes.
  User Training: Consider providing training for users on how to select the correct document types to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OA283 error and ensure that the correct document types are used in your SAP system.