How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS013 - Violation of the Archiving Standard "Maximum Length of Text Symbols"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Violation of the Archiving Standard "Maximum Length of Text Symbols"

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& contains the text symbol "&V2&". The English translation of
these text elements should be "&V3&" and requires &V4& characters. The
current maximum length is less than this.

System Response

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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

Increase the maximum length of the specified text elements.
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS013 - Violation of the Archiving Standard "Maximum Length of Text Symbols" ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS013 indicates a violation of the archiving standard related to the maximum length of text symbols. This error typically arises when the text symbols used in the archiving process exceed the defined maximum length allowed by the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the text symbols (such as descriptions or comments) associated with the data being archived exceed the maximum length specified in the archiving object configuration. Each archiving object in SAP has certain standards and limitations, including the maximum length for text fields.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Lengths: Review the text symbols associated with the data you are trying to archive. Ensure that none of the text fields exceed the maximum length defined for the archiving object.
  
  
  Modify Text Symbols: If you find any text symbols that exceed the maximum length, you will need to either truncate the text or modify it to fit within the allowed limits.
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Object Settings: If necessary, you can also check the configuration of the archiving object to see if the maximum length can be adjusted. However, this is generally not recommended unless you are certain that it will not affect other processes.
  
  
  Test Archiving Process: After making the necessary adjustments, re-attempt the archiving process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to understand the limitations and requirements.
  
  
  Seek Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific rules and configurations. Familiarize yourself with the archiving object you are working with to understand its limitations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on archiving standards.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes and review logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ARCH_STANDARDS013 error message.