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How To Fix OW003 - Documents with more than 250 pages cannot be processed


OW003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Documents with more than 250 pages cannot be processed

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to process a document with more than 250 pages. This is not
    possible for technical reasons. Only the first 250 pages are taken into
    account.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


OW003 - Details

  • The SAP error message OW003, which states "Documents with more than 250 pages cannot be processed," typically occurs when you are trying to process a document (such as a scanned document or an attachment) that exceeds the page limit set by the SAP system. This limit is often in place to ensure system performance and manageability.
    
    Cause: Document Size: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to upload or process has more than 250 pages. System Configuration: The limit of 250 pages is a configuration setting in the SAP system, which is designed to prevent performance issues that can arise from processing very large documents.
    Solution: Split the Document: If possible, split the document into smaller parts, each containing 250 pages or fewer. You can then upload these smaller documents separately. Check Configuration: If you have administrative access, you can check the configuration settings related to document processing limits. However,

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