How To Fix >A034 - External payment information &1 not archived yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: External payment information &1 not archived yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A034 - External payment information &1 not archived yet ?

  The SAP error message A034 indicates that the external payment information specified (denoted by &1) has not yet been archived. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or process payment information that is expected to be archived but is still in the active database.
  Cause:
  
  Non-archived Data: The specific payment information has not been archived yet, which means it is still in the active database.
  Archiving Process Not Executed: The archiving process for payment information may not have been executed or completed successfully.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings for archiving in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the payment information has been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see the status of archiving jobs.
  Run Archiving Job: If the payment information has not been archived, you may need to run the archiving job for external payment information. This can typically be done through transaction SARA, where you can select the appropriate object for archiving.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration for the payment information is correctly set up. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that the necessary data selection criteria are defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on archiving external payment information.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to payment information in your SAP system.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving tasks in the SAP system.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing archiving operations, as this process can lead to data being removed from the active database.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message A034 and successfully manage your external payment information in SAP.