How To Fix OA811 - Enter required document class

OA811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Enter required document class

What causes this issue?

Plase enter the document type here for which the protocol entry is to
be created.

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 select a document type via F4 help.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA811 - Enter required document class ?

  The SAP error message OA811, which states "Enter required document class," typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to create or manage documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a document class to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Class: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a document class in the relevant field when trying to create or manage a document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document management system (DMS) settings that prevent the document class from being recognized or displayed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents of a certain class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Document Class: 
  
  When prompted with the error, check the input fields and ensure that you have selected or entered a valid document class. This is usually a dropdown or selection