How To Fix SO162 - Type <&> is not possible for attachments

SO162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Type <&> is not possible for attachments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO162 - Type <&> is not possible for attachments ?

  The SAP error message SO162, which states "Type <&> is not possible for attachments," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type or the configuration related to the attachment functionality in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified for the attachment is not valid or not configured to allow attachments.
  Missing Configuration: The attachment type may not be configured in the SAP system for the specific application or transaction you are using.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to attach documents of the specified type.
  System Settings: The system settings for the document management or content management may not support the type of attachment you are trying to use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SO10 (for text elements) or OAC0 (for document types) to check if the document type is correctly configured for attachments.
  Ensure that