How To Fix OZ087 - The only documentation type allowed is O (online)

OZ087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OZ - Customizing Basis tools

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The only documentation type allowed is O (online)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OZ087 - The only documentation type allowed is O (online) ?

  The SAP error message OZ087, which states "The only documentation type allowed is O (online)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the documentation type being used in a transaction or process within the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of documentation types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of document management or when trying to create or manage documentation for certain objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Documentation Type: The error indicates that the system is expecting a specific documentation type (in this case, "O" for online documentation), but a different type has been provided or is being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for documentation types in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting other types.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected or entered an incorrect documentation type during a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Documentation Type: Ensure that the documentation type