How To Fix ARCH_ANA422 - First save the virtual field

ARCH_ANA422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 422

• Message text: First save the virtual field

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ARCH_ANA422 - Details

• The SAP error message ARCH_ANA422 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the handling of virtual fields in the context of archiving or data management processes. This error suggests that a virtual field must be saved before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform an operation that involves virtual fields (fields that are not physically stored in the database but are derived from other fields).
  The system requires that these virtual fields be saved or committed before the operation can continue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_ANA422 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Virtual Field: Ensure that any changes made to the virtual field are saved. This may involve explicitly saving the data in the user interface or executing a save command in the program.
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: Make sure that all required fields, including the virtual fields, are populated correctly before attempting to