How To Fix AFX_WIZARDS121 - Assigning the archiving object to "local objects" is not permitted

AFX_WIZARDS121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Assigning the archiving object to "local objects" is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS121 - Assigning the archiving object to "local objects" is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS121, which states "Assigning the archiving object to 'local objects' is not permitted," typically occurs when you are trying to assign an archiving object to a local object in the SAP system. This is not allowed because local objects are not transportable and cannot be used in the context of archiving.
  
  Cause:
  
  Local Object Assignment: The archiving object you are trying to assign is being defined or modified as a local object (i.e., it is created in the development environment without a transport request).
  Transport Issues: Archiving objects need to be transportable across different environments (development, quality assurance, production), and local objects do not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that the archiving object you are working with is not defined as a local object. You can do this by checking the object in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80) or the