How To Fix OA788 - This function is not available for document type &

OA788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 788

• Message text: This function is not available for document type &

What causes this issue?

You have called a function which is not available for this document
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?

The function "copy document" is only available for document types which
are executed under the heading "document from external application".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA788 - This function is not available for document type & ?

  The SAP error message OA788 indicates that a specific function is not available for the document type you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of document management or financial transactions where certain operations are restricted based on the document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are working with may not support the function you are trying to execute. For example, certain document types may not allow for specific actions like posting, changing, or deleting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP for the document type may not have been set up to allow the desired function.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on that document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type you are working with and ensure that it is intended for the operation you are trying to perform. You can do this by checking the configuration