How To Fix ARCH_ANA331 - Internal error: Details on permitted name ranges not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Internal error: Details on permitted name ranges not found

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred. Different name ranges are provided for
customers and SAP. The program could not determine these in
Customizing.

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?

If the problem occurs, notify the SAP Hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA331 - Internal error: Details on permitted name ranges not found ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA331 indicates an internal error related to the analysis of permitted name ranges in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of archiving or data management processes, where the system is unable to retrieve or recognize the defined name ranges for archiving objects.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may occur due to misconfiguration in the archiving object settings or name ranges.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The required data for permitted name ranges may be missing or corrupted in the database.
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP system or a specific version that leads to this internal error.
  Authorization Issues: Insufficient authorizations for the user executing the archiving process may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the name ranges are correctly defined and active.
  Review the settings for the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that all required data is present and not corrupted. You can use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Update SAP System:
  
  If you suspect a bug, check for any available SAP Notes or patches related to this error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes that address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SE11: For data dictionary and table checks.
  SU53: For authorization checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to the error message ARCH_ANA331 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for archiving processes to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ARCH_ANA331 error in your SAP system.