How To Fix OA814 - Enter how application is to be started

OA814 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Enter how application is to be started

What causes this issue?

Please enter here how to call the specified application.

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,if possible, via F4 help whether the application is to be
started via 'execute' or 'OLE automation'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA814 - Enter how application is to be started ?

  The SAP error message OA814, which states "Enter how application is to be started," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the application start-up parameters in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of configuring or executing certain applications, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of required parameters for starting the application.
  Incorrect Input: The user may not have provided the necessary input or selection criteria required to initiate the application.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the application, which can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that govern how applications are launched.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the application is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking