How To Fix >6403 - Archive ID not determined; business object unknown

>6403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Archive ID not determined; business object unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6403 - Archive ID not determined; business object unknown ?

  The SAP error message 6403: Archive ID not determined; business object unknown typically occurs when the system is unable to find the archive ID for a specific business object. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business object may not be properly configured for archiving in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The system may not recognize the business object type you are trying to access.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the database that prevent the system from determining the archive ID.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process for the specific business object may not have been executed or completed successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business object is correctly configured for archiving in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SARA).
  Verify that the archiving