How To Fix OA404 - SAP ArchiveLink (no stored document found)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: SAP ArchiveLink (no stored document found)

What causes this issue?

There is no link in the SAP ArchiveLink link tables between the calling
business object and stored documents.
A stored document has not yet been assigned.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA404 - SAP ArchiveLink (no stored document found) ?

  The SAP error message OA404 ("No stored document found") in the context of ArchiveLink typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a document that is expected to be stored in the ArchiveLink repository. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of OA404 Error
  
  
  Document Not Archived: The document you are trying to access may not have been archived properly or at all. This can happen if the archiving process was not executed or completed successfully.
  
  
  Incorrect Document ID: The document ID or reference you are using to retrieve the document may be incorrect or does not match any existing records in the ArchiveLink repository.
  
  
  Repository Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ArchiveLink repository, such as incorrect settings or missing connections to the storage system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document in the ArchiveLink repository.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that stores the metadata for the archived documents.
  
  
  Solutions to OA404 Error
  
  
  Verify Document Archiving:
  
  Check if the document has been archived. You can do this by reviewing the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA to check the status of the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check Document ID:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document ID or reference number. You can cross-check this with the original document or the system where it was created.
  
  
  
  Review ArchiveLink Configuration:
  
  Check the ArchiveLink configuration settings in transaction OAC0. Ensure that the storage system is correctly configured and that the connection to the storage system is active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the documents in ArchiveLink. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Database Integrity:
  
  If there are suspected issues with the database, consider running consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  OAC0: For configuring ArchiveLink settings.
  OAWD: For displaying archived documents.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ArchiveLink for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OA404 error and implement a solution to resolve it.