How To Fix R3_OLR3002 - Creation of object link not possible because object &1 is not of cat. &2

R3_OLR3002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3_OLR3 - Object links

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Creation of object link not possible because object &1 is not of cat. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3_OLR3002 - Creation of object link not possible because object &1 is not of cat. &2 ?

  The SAP error message R3_OLR3002 indicates that there is an issue with creating an object link because the specified object is not of the expected category. This error typically arises in the context of object linking in SAP, where the system expects a certain type of object (e.g., a document, a material, etc.) but receives an object that does not match the required category.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The object you are trying to link does not belong to the category that is required for the operation.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration or settings that define the categories of objects.
  The object might not be correctly defined or might be missing in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R3_OLR3002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the object you are trying to link and ensure that it is of the correct type. You can do this by reviewing