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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 object is defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct business object type in your transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Logs:
  
  Check the archiving logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the archive ID could not be determined.
  Use transaction SARA to review the status of the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Use transaction SE11 to check the database tables related to the business object.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. Check the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Re-archive if Necessary:
  
  If the archiving process was not completed successfully, consider re-archiving the data for the affected business object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.