How To Fix >A159 - &1 is not a valid ILM archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: &1 is not a valid ILM archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A159 - &1 is not a valid ILM archiving object ?

  The SAP error message A159 indicates that the specified archiving object is not valid for Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) archiving. This error typically arises when attempting to archive data using an object that is either not defined in the system or not properly configured for ILM.
  Causes of Error A159
  
  Invalid Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the transaction or program does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured for ILM, meaning it lacks the necessary settings or definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified archiving object.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or configured correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions to Error A159
  
  
  Check Archiving Object:
  
  Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA and check the settings for the archiving object. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  If the archiving object is part of a custom development, ensure that it has been properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the archiving object was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate or reconfigure it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to the archiving object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SADL: Data Lifecycle Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on ILM and archiving objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.