How To Fix OW062 - Document type '&1' cannot be stored and entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Document type '&1' cannot be stored and entered

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

If Store and enter is required, a task for entering must be defined in
Customizing of the workflow document type (<DS:TRAN.SOA0>Execute
function</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW062 - Document type '&1' cannot be stored and entered ?

  The SAP error message OW062, which states "Document type '&1' cannot be stored and entered," typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or store documents of the specified type.
  
  
  Status of Document Type: The document type may be set to inactive or may have restrictions that prevent it from being used for certain operations.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of the document type.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain required fields for the document type may not be filled in, leading to the inability to store the document.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (transaction code OAC2 or similar).
  Ensure that the document type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and store documents of the specified type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Status:
  
  Ensure that the document type is not set to inactive or restricted. You can check this in the document type configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If authorization issues are suspected, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review and adjust user roles as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the document type are filled in before attempting to store the document.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to document handling, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with standard processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2 (for document type configuration) and OAWD (for document management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific document type or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidelines on document management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.