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How To Fix OA417 - Document type & cannot be stored on this frontend


OA417 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 417

  • Message text: Document type & cannot be stored on this frontend

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to store a document of a specific format which is not
    available on your frontend, or it is not defined in Customizing that it
    is available on your frontend.

    System Response

    Storage was rejected by the system.
    &WHAT_TO_DO& for the system administration
    If a document of this format is to be stored, check whether a technical
    document class of this format is defined:
    <DS:TRAN.OAC2>execute function</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


OA417 - Details

  • The SAP error message OA417, which states "Document type & cannot be stored on this frontend," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type being used in the SAP system, particularly when trying to upload or store documents on the frontend (local machine) rather than on the server.
    Causes:
    
    Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow storage on the frontend. This can happen if the document type is set up to only allow storage on the server.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to store documents of that type on the frontend.
    Frontend Settings: There may be restrictions or settings in the SAP GUI or the user's local environment that prevent the storage of certain document types.
    File Format: The file format being uploaded may not be supported for the specified document type.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Document Type Configuration:
    
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