How To Fix OA642 - For command & only communication type & is valid

OA642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: For command & only communication type & is valid

What causes this issue?

The function selected can only be executed via the specified
communication type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please inform your storage system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA642 - For command & only communication type & is valid ?

  The SAP error message OA642 typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication type specified in a command. This error often arises in the context of SAP's output management or communication settings, particularly when dealing with output types for documents such as invoices, purchase orders, or other transactional outputs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "For command & only communication type & is valid" suggests that the command you are trying to execute is not compatible with the specified communication type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Communication Type: The communication type specified in the output configuration does not match the expected type for the command being executed.
  Missing Configuration: The output type or communication type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorizations that prevent the use of certain communication types for specific commands.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA642 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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