How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL158 - No read program selected for archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 158

• Message text: No read program selected for archiving object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL158 - No read program selected for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL158, which states "No read program selected for archiving object &1," typically occurs when you are trying to archive data in SAP, but the system cannot find a suitable read program for the specified archiving object. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Read Program: The archiving object you are trying to use does not have an associated read program defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the read program for the archiving object.
  Custom Development: If the archiving object is custom-developed, the read program may not have been created or registered correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Enter the archiving object in question and check its configuration.
  Ensure that a read program is assigned to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Assign a Read Program:
  
  If no read program is assigned, you may need to create one or assign an existing one. This typically involves ABAP development.
  Consult with your technical team or SAP Basis team to ensure that the read program is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the read program.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to understand its requirements and configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. You can search for notes related to the specific archiving object or the error message itself in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the archiving process again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for custom programs)
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: You can find detailed information about archiving in SAP by visiting the SAP Help Portal and searching for archiving objects and processes.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.