How To Fix OA634 - Enter the extension required by the application

OA634 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Enter the extension required by the application

It is possible to maintain applications for all frontend platforms
supported by SAP. These applications are started from SAPGUI.
In the case of applications which can only start a file if it has a
specific file extension, the required extension must be specified here.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA634 - Enter the extension required by the application ?

  The SAP error message OA634, which states "Enter the extension required by the application," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that require specific file extensions for certain operations, such as uploading or processing files. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with document management, file uploads, or data imports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Extension: The user may not have specified a required file extension when attempting to upload or process a file.
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not have the correct format or extension that the application expects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate which file extensions are acceptable, and the current settings may not align with the user's input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Extension: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload or process has the correct extension as required by the application. Common extensions might include .txt, .csv, .pdf,