How To Fix OA765 - SAP ArchiveLink (storage system message: data limit exceeded)

OA765 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 765

• Message text: SAP ArchiveLink (storage system message: data limit exceeded)

What causes this issue?

In command CGDB (retrieval of a bytestream for a stored document) an
offset was transferred which exceeded the data limit.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OA765 - Details

• The SAP error message OA765 indicates that the data limit for a storage system in SAP ArchiveLink has been exceeded. This typically occurs when the amount of data stored in the ArchiveLink storage system surpasses the predefined limits set for that storage system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Limit Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the storage system has reached its maximum capacity for storing documents or data.
  Configuration Settings: The storage system may have been configured with a specific limit that has been reached due to the accumulation of archived documents.
  Retention Policies: If retention policies are not properly configured, older documents may not be deleted, leading to excessive data storage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Storage Capacity: If possible, increase the storage capacity of the ArchiveLink storage system. This may involve adjusting settings in the storage system configuration.
  Delete Unnecessary Data: Review the archived documents and delete any that are no longer needed. This can help free up