How To Fix OA684 - Attribute definition & is empty and will be ignored

OA684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Attribute definition & is empty and will be ignored

What causes this issue?

In Document Finder Customizing, no existing attributes are assigned to
the new document attribute.

System Response

The attribute is ignored when the selection screen is created.

How to fix this error?

Either delete or deactivate the attribute in Document Finder
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA684 - Attribute definition & is empty and will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message OA684 indicates that there is an issue with an attribute definition in the system. Specifically, it means that the attribute definition specified is empty and will be ignored during processing. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with classification, material master data, or other areas where attributes are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute Definition: The attribute definition referenced in the error message is not properly defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the attribute is not linked correctly to the object or class.
  Data Entry Error: The attribute might have been inadvertently left blank during data entry or configuration.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have led to inconsistencies in attribute definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for class maintenance) and check the attribute definition that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the