How To Fix ADS2KIPARCH012 - & is not a SPEC2000 customer or vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADS2KIPARCH - SPEC2000 Initial Provisioning: Data archiving messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: & is not a SPEC2000 customer or vendor

What causes this issue?

You entered an invalid customer number or vendor number.

System Response

The system could not process your request.

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate SPEC2000 customer number or vendor number:
A customer number in SPEC2000 must have between 3 and 5 characters (CUS,
CIC).
A vendor number in SPEC2000 must have 5 characters (SPL, MFR).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADS2KIPARCH012 - & is not a SPEC2000 customer or vendor ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPARCH012 typically indicates an issue related to the archiving process in SAP, specifically when dealing with the archiving of documents or data that are not associated with a SPEC2000 customer or vendor. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of archiving jobs or when attempting to access archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-SPEC2000 Data: The error suggests that the data you are trying to archive or access is not linked to a SPEC2000 customer or vendor. SPEC2000 is a standard for data exchange in the aerospace and defense industries, and if your data does not conform to this standard, it may trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are not correctly set up to handle SPEC2000 data.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant customer or vendor master data may not be set up in the system, leading to the inability to process the archiving request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer/Vendor Data: Check if the customer or vendor you are trying to archive is indeed a SPEC2000 entity. If not, you may need to adjust your archiving strategy or ensure that you are working with the correct data.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration in your SAP system is set up correctly to handle SPEC2000 data. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes related to archiving (e.g., SARA).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ADS2KIPARCH012 error for specific guidance on how to resolve it.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPEC2000: This is a data exchange standard used primarily in the aerospace and defense industries to facilitate communication between suppliers and manufacturers.
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows for the removal of data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to ensure that the data being archived meets the necessary criteria and standards.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide more context about the specific scenario in which the error occurs, and I can help you troubleshoot further.