How To Fix ARCH_ANA226 - Analysis variant &1 is not defined for table &2 or has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Analysis variant &1 is not defined for table &2 or has errors

What causes this issue?

The analysis variant &v1&
Is not defined for the table &v2&
Is incorrect

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the analysis variant &v1& first or check it.
Use the input help (contains all variants) for the
corresponding entry field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA226 - Analysis variant &1 is not defined for table &2 or has errors ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA226 indicates that there is an issue with an analysis variant that is either not defined for a specific table or has errors associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and analysis in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Analysis Variant: The analysis variant specified in the error message is not defined for the table mentioned. This could happen if the variant was deleted or never created for that particular table.
  Errors in the Analysis Variant: The analysis variant may exist but contains errors, such as incorrect field mappings, invalid selection criteria, or other configuration issues.
  Table Not Supported: The table in question may not be supported for the analysis variant you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the analysis variant or the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Analysis Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the relevant archiving object and check the analysis variants defined for it.
  Ensure that the analysis variant specified in the error message is correctly defined for the table in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Analysis Variant:
  
  If the analysis variant does not exist, create a new one using the transaction code SARA.
  If it exists but has errors, modify it to correct any issues. Ensure that all required fields are correctly mapped and that the selection criteria are valid.
  
  
  
  Check Table Support:
  
  Verify that the table you are trying to analyze is supported by the archiving object and the analysis variant. Consult the documentation for the specific archiving object to confirm.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the analysis variant and the associated table. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance. You can search for notes related to the archiving object or the error message itself.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the analysis variant again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on data archiving and analysis variants.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions 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 to resolve it.