Seting up Content Server and ArchiveLink

Question

Ok, Here is the problem that I am currently dealing with.  I have set up a Content Server to store files to a sapDB (not file system).  I am trying to have purchase orders moved into the Content Server.  I defined a content server:
from TCode OAC0:
ZT     ARCHLINK     HTTP content server     0046     Content Server Test
from TCode OAC3:
EKKO     MEOORDER     X     ZT     TOA01     0
in TCode OAC3 I am only able to choose ZT if I set ZT to Document Area "Archivelink".  But when I choose this it makes me choose a directory and as I mentioned I set up the content server to save files to DB (not file storage).  Can anyone please assist me in what settings I have incorrect?  Also I looked up the PO information and it says something about Object Type BUS2012... not EKKO.  Do I have to set up this object type?
Basically when I change the Document Area to "Archivelink" it makes me use a file... when I choose "Archivelink: Print List Manager" or "Archivelink: Document management" it does not force me to have a file path.
Well... after re-reading it I can see I am very confused.  Any help understanding the process or any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul Ksobiech
SAP Basis Administrator

Answer 1

Hi,
In the transaction OAC0, when creating a repository, you would find the field 'Document Area'.  The value for Document Area has to be specified as 'ArchiveLink' or should be left blank. If you specify the Document Area as ArchiveLink, then only ArchiveLink woulod be able to use this repository. Hence, if you would like other applications also to use this repository, please maintain the Document Area as blank.
You have mentioned that when you choose ARCHIVELINK as the document area, you have to choose a directory. Are you referring to the Transfer Directory in OAC0 transaction? If yes, then this Transfer Directory is used for storing the documents temporarily. This directory would be a path on the Application server.
For example, if you maintain a transfer directory (as seen in Full Administration mode)as the following:
Basic Path      IX_GLOBAL
Archive Path    IX_GLOBAL
This would mean that Basic path is the path where the documents are stored temporarily before saving into the archive.
The Archive Path is the path where the documents are made available temporarily during the document retrieval process.
The transfer directory IX_GLOBAL is maintained in the transaction FILE. This directory would inturn be pointing to the path on the application server.
Additionally, answering your last question, the business object EKKO was used in the release 4.6. However, from higher release like 4.6C, 4.7, the EKKO business object has been replaced with BUS2012. Hence, from higher releases onwards, you would have to use this business object instead of EKKO.
I hope this info helps.
Best Regards,
Sindhu Sreedharan.