How To Fix OA408 - Document type & cannot be appended

OA408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Document type & cannot be appended

What causes this issue?

The document type specified is not maintained in the link table.

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 function "Links" in Customizing:
<DS:TRAN.OAC3>execute function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA408 - Document type & cannot be appended ?

  The SAP error message OA408, which states "Document type & cannot be appended," typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to append a document of a specific type to a particular object or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to append may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be allowed for the specific object or transaction you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to append documents of that type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on where they can be appended, based on business rules or system settings.
  Object Type Compatibility: The document type may not be compatible with the object type you are trying to append it to.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types