How To Fix OA805 - Object type & document type & not maintained as archive file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Object type & document type & not maintained as archive file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA805 - Object type & document type & not maintained as archive file ?

  The SAP error message OA805 indicates that a specific object type and document type combination is not maintained as an archive file. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or process archived documents in the SAP system, but the necessary configuration for archiving that specific object type and document type has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Configuration: The object type and document type you are trying to access have not been configured for archiving in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be valid for the specified object type.
  Archiving Object Not Defined: The archiving object for the specific document type may not be defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA805 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object for the specific document type is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the object type and document type you are trying to access are included in the archiving configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Archive Settings:
  
  If the archiving object is not maintained, you will need to create or adjust the archiving settings.
  You can do this by selecting the appropriate archiving object and maintaining the necessary settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correct and corresponds to the object type you are trying to access.
  You can check the document type settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., in Financial Accounting or Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to archiving for the specific object type and document type to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP corresponds to a specific business process or data type (e.g., invoices, purchase orders).
  Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on archiving processes, which can be accessed through the SAP Help Portal or within the SAP GUI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OA805 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.