How To Fix OA735 - Element is not defined as a multi-line element

OA735 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 735

• Message text: Element is not defined as a multi-line element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA735 - Element is not defined as a multi-line element ?

  The SAP error message OA735, which states "Element is not defined as a multi-line element," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with certain forms or reports that involve multi-line text fields. This error indicates that the system is expecting a multi-line input for a specific element, but the configuration for that element does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Element Configuration: The element in question has not been configured to accept multi-line input. This can happen if the data type of the element is set to a single-line text type instead of a multi-line text type.
  Data Entry: The user may be trying to enter data that exceeds the single-line limit into a field that is not set up to handle multi-line entries.
  Form or Template Issues: If the error occurs in a specific form or template, it may be due to the design of that form/template not