How To Fix ARCH_ROUT012 - &1 is not an XML archiving object or routing is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ROUT - Archive Routing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 is not an XML archiving object or routing is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ROUT012 - &1 is not an XML archiving object or routing is not possible ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ROUT012 indicates that the specified object is not recognized as a valid XML archiving object, or that routing for the object is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving data in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with XML-based archiving.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Archiving Object: The object you are trying to archive may not be defined as an XML archiving object in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the routing settings for the archiving object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations on the specified object.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not be compatible with XML archiving.
  Missing or Incorrect Routing: The routing for the archiving object may not be set up correctly, or the routing path may not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Definition:
  
  Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is defined as an XML archiving object in the system. You can check this in the transaction SARA (Archive Administration) under the relevant archiving object settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the archiving object is complete and correct. This includes checking the settings for the archiving process and the routing configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Validate Object Type:
  
  Confirm that the object type you are trying to archive is indeed compatible with XML archiving. If it is not, you may need to use a different archiving method.
  
  
  
  Set Up Routing:
  
  If routing is not set up, you may need to configure the routing for the archiving object. This can typically be done in the archiving object settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.