How To Fix AFX_WIZARDS042 - No archiving object determined from the runtime data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No archiving object determined from the runtime data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS042 - No archiving object determined from the runtime data ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS042 indicates that the system could not determine an archiving object from the runtime data during an archiving process. This typically occurs when trying to archive data that does not have a corresponding archiving object defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object may not be defined in the system for the data you are trying to archive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the archiving object may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used for archiving may not match any existing archiving objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the archiving process from identifying the correct object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check if the archiving object you are trying to use is correctly defined and configured.
  Ensure that the archiving object is active and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify the selection criteria you are using for archiving. Ensure that they are appropriate and that they correspond to the data you want to archive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the archiving process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  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: Each archiving object corresponds to a specific business process or data type in SAP. Ensure you are using the correct object for your data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.