How To Fix OW045 - Task & is not suitable for SAP ArchiveLink

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Task & is not suitable for SAP ArchiveLink

What causes this issue?

Task &v1& is not suitable for SAP ArchiveLink since it does not have
any import parameters with object type IMAGE.

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?

Select a suitable task.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW045 - Task & is not suitable for SAP ArchiveLink ?

  The SAP error message OW045 indicates that a specific task is not suitable for SAP ArchiveLink. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to archive documents or data that do not meet the necessary criteria for archiving in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Not Configured for Archiving: The document type associated with the task may not be configured for archiving in the ArchiveLink settings.
  Missing Archive Object: The archive object required for the document type may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the ArchiveLink configuration that prevent the task from being archived.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived (e.g., it may be locked or in use).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the ArchiveLink administration (transaction OAC0) and verify that the document type is correctly configured for archiving.
  Ensure that the relevant archive object is assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Archive Object:
  
  Check if the archive object exists and is properly defined in the system. You can do this by using transaction SARA to review the archive object settings.
  
  
  
  Review ArchiveLink Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ArchiveLink settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the storage system and the document types.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document or task you are trying to archive. Ensure that it is not locked or in a state that prevents archiving.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have access to the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: ArchiveLink Administration
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SCDO: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on ArchiveLink and archiving processes.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OW045 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.