How To Fix >A014 - Residence time not found for archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Residence time not found for archiving object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A014 - Residence time not found for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message A014: Residence time not found for archiving object &1 typically occurs when the system is unable to find the residence time settings for a specific archiving object. This can happen during the archiving process when the system tries to determine how long data should be retained before it can be archived.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The residence time for the specified archiving object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified may not be valid or may not have been properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the archiving object that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings for the residence time. You can do this by navigating to the "Settings" or "Define Residence Time" section.
  If the residence time is not defined, you will need to create a new entry specifying the required residence time for the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that all necessary settings are in place, including the residence time and any other related parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If needed, manually configure the residence time in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings that dictate how data is archived, including residence time, which is the period that data must remain in the database before it can be archived.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving administration) and SARI (for archiving information).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully configure the residence time for the archiving object in question.