How To Fix 12803 - Archiving object &1 is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Archiving object &1 is not known

What causes this issue?

Archiving object &V1& is not known.

System Response

An archiving object is required for archiving. This object contains all
possible settings for archiving.

How to fix this error?

You have to create and maintain the archiving object via transaction
AOBJ.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12803 - Archiving object &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message "12803 Archiving object &1 is not known" typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the specified archiving object. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the transaction or program does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Object: Verify that the archiving object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SARA) and checking the list of available archiving objects.
  Configuration: If the archiving object is missing, you may need to configure it. This can involve creating the archiving object in the system if it is not already defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Verification: If the archiving object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import or activate the object if there were issues during transport.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance on configuration and usage.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.