How To Fix OA637 - Enter the physical application name

OA637 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Enter the physical application name

The application name is described in the documentation of the
application which is to be accessed.
Under OLE 2.0 automation, please enter the OLE 2 class name of the OLE
object.
Under OpenDoc, proceed in the same way.
Under Apple, enter the creator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA637 - Enter the physical application name ?

  The SAP error message OA637, which states "Enter the physical application name," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that require a specific physical application name to be entered in a certain field. This error is often encountered when working with SAP's Object Management System (OMS) or when dealing with application-specific configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a required physical application name in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be misconfigured, leading to the requirement for a physical application name that is not being provided.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the application settings, which can lead to incomplete data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA637 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter the Physical Application Name:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the field that requires the physical application