How To Fix OA813 - Enter type of document to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Enter type of document to be displayed

What causes this issue?

Please enter here the location of the document when it is displayed.

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?

If the document is retrieved by 'SAP ArchiveLink', please select 'local
document' via F4 help. If the document is displayed directly from the
content server, please enter 'document from content server'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA813 - Enter type of document to be displayed ?

  The SAP error message OA813, which states "Enter type of document to be displayed," typically occurs when you are trying to access a document or transaction in SAP that requires you to specify a document type, but you have not done so.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Document Type: The user has not entered a document type in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a transaction or report that requires a document type but did not provide it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA813 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Document Type: When prompted, make sure to enter the appropriate document type in the specified field. This could be a financial document type, material document type, etc., depending on the context of the transaction you are trying to access.
  
  
  Check Transaction Code: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code that corresponds to the document type you are trying to view.
  
  
  Review User Input: Double-check your input for any typos or errors. Make sure that you are following the correct format for entering the document type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which document types are valid, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on the specific document types used in your system.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Materials Management) to ensure that the document types are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance. They may need to investigate the issue in more detail or check for any system-specific configurations that could be causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on document types and their usage in various modules.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to similar issues encountered by other users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to document management in SAP, as this can help you navigate the system more effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OA813 error and successfully access the document you are trying to view.