How To Fix ARCH_ANA431 - First delete the corresponding BAdI Implementation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 431

• Message text: First delete the corresponding BAdI Implementation

What causes this issue?

The virtual field has at least one BAdI implementation (&v1&).
The virtual field cannot be deleted.

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?

Use <ZK>Implementation</> to branch to the BAdI
implementation and choose one of the following options, depending on the
situation:
Delete the entry for the virtual field from the filter settings of the
implementation, if the implementation is being used for other virtual
fields, or
Delete the implementation, if it is not being used elsewhere.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA431 - First delete the corresponding BAdI Implementation ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA431 indicates that there is an issue related to a Business Add-In (BAdI) implementation that needs to be deleted before proceeding with a certain action, typically related to archiving or data management processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like archiving) that is incompatible with an existing BAdI implementation. This could happen if:
  
  The BAdI implementation is still active and is preventing the archiving process from completing.
  The BAdI implementation is not aligned with the current configuration or requirements of the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to delete or deactivate the corresponding BAdI implementation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the BAdI Implementation:
  
  Check the specific BAdI that is causing the issue. This information may be provided in the error message or can be found in the documentation related to the archiving process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Access the BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction code SE19 (for BAdI implementation) or SE18 (for BAdI definition) in the SAP GUI.
  Enter the name of the BAdI that you need to modify.
  
  
  
  Delete or Deactivate the Implementation:
  
  If you are in SE19, you can select the implementation and choose to delete it.
  If you want to deactivate it instead of deleting, you can do so by changing the status of the implementation.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving Process:
  
  After deleting or deactivating the BAdI implementation, try to execute the archiving process again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A BAdI is a type of enhancement in SAP that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Archiving: Archiving in SAP is a process used to move data that is no longer needed for daily operations to a storage system, which helps in improving system performance and managing data growth.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE18 (BAdI Definition) and SE19 (BAdI Implementation) for managing BAdIs.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or deactivate BAdI implementations.
  It is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or development team before making changes to BAdI implementations, as they may have dependencies or impact other processes.
  Document any changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear change log.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.