How To Fix >A590 - No suitable archive information structure active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: No suitable archive information structure active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A590 - No suitable archive information structure active ?

  The SAP error message A590: No suitable archive information structure active typically occurs when the system is unable to find an active archive information structure for the data you are trying to access or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to archive data or access archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Archive Information Structure: The archive information structure required for the operation is not active in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for archiving might not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to archive or access may not have a corresponding archive information structure defined.
  Transport Issues: If the archive information structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Information Structure:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the relevant archive information structure is active. You can do this by navigating to the "Archive Object" and verifying the status.
  
  
  
  Activate Archive Information Structure:
  
  If the structure is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the appropriate archive object and choosing the option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the archiving object is complete. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct object type for the archiving process. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the archive information structure was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate it if it was not done correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archive object you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information Structure
  SAD1: Archive Data Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to archiving and the error message A590.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A590 error and ensure that the necessary archive information structures are active and correctly configured in your SAP system.