How To Fix OA802 - Document type & does not exist

OA802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Document type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a document type which is not maintained in SAP
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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 enter a known document type or, as system administrator,
maintain the new document type.
<DS:TRAN.OAC2>maintain document</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA802 - Document type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OA802 indicates that the document type specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, etc.) and the system cannot find the corresponding document type in its configuration.
  Causes of OA802 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may have been mistyped or is not valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  
  Document Type Not Configured: The document type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the document type was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  
  
  Client-Specific Configuration: The document type may exist in another client but not in the client you are currently logged into.
  
  
  Solutions to OA802 Error
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that