How To Fix OA804 - Only 'X' (deletable links) or ' ' (all links) permitted

OA804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Only 'X' (deletable links) or ' ' (all links) permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA804 - Only 'X' (deletable links) or ' ' (all links) permitted ?

  The SAP error message OA804 indicates that there is an issue with the type of links being used in a particular operation, typically related to the handling of object links in the SAP system. This error usually arises in the context of object management, such as when dealing with document management, object links, or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "OA804 Only 'X' (deletable links) or ' ' (all links) permitted" typically occurs when the system expects a specific type of link to be specified, but the input provided does not meet the criteria. The two acceptable values are:
  
  'X': This indicates that only deletable links are allowed.
  ' ': This indicates that all links are permitted.
  
  If the input does not match either of these values, the error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA804 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values being passed to the function or transaction