How To Fix ARCH_ANA432 - Choose at least field required for the value determination in the BAdI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Choose at least field required for the value determination in the BAdI

What causes this issue?

You want to determine the value of the virtual field
in the BAdI. To do this, you must name the fields from table
&v1& that are to be provided during the value determination in the
BAdI implementation. Based on these fields you can determine the value
of the virtual field in the BAdI implementation.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose at least one field in table &v1&.

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_ANA432 - Choose at least field required for the value determination in the BAdI ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA432 typically occurs in the context of the Archiving Object Analysis, particularly when using the Business Add-In (BAdI) for value determination in archiving processes. This error indicates that the system requires at least one field to be selected for value determination, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to execute a value determination process without having the necessary fields defined. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The BAdI implementation may not have been properly configured to include the required fields.
  Missing Field Selection: The user may not have selected any fields in the relevant configuration or selection screen.
  Custom Development: If there are custom implementations or modifications, they may not be correctly handling the required fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_ANA432 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to the BAdI implementation for the archiving object you are working with.
  Ensure that at least one field is selected for value determination. You can do this by navigating to the relevant BAdI implementation in transaction SE19 or SE80.
  
  
  
  Field Selection:
  
  In the configuration settings for the archiving object, ensure that you have selected the necessary fields for value determination.
  If you are unsure which fields are required, refer to the documentation for the specific archiving object or consult with your SAP functional team.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the selection of fields for value determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A way to enhance standard SAP applications without modifying the original code. It allows for custom implementations to be added.
  Archiving Objects: These are specific data structures in SAP that define how data is archived. Each archiving object has its own set of rules and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SE19 (BAdI Implementation) for managing archiving processes and BAdI configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARCH_ANA432 error and successfully proceed with your archiving tasks in SAP.