How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS014 - Violation of the Archiving Standard "Further Selection Criteria Group"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Violation of the Archiving Standard "Further Selection Criteria Group"

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& is a preprocessing or write program. The selection screen
of these programs should start with a group that has the name of the
business object that is to be archived. The next group should have the
name "<ZK>Further Selection Criteria</>". However, the program &V1& does
not offer the "<ZK>Further Selection Criteria</>" group. The "<ZK>
Further Selection Criteria</>" group is recognized when the program:
Has defined the group in the following manner: "<EX>SELECTION-SCREEN
BEGIN OF BLOCK <(><<)>name> WITH FRAME TITLE </>gv_fselc.". You must use
the variant name gv_fselc. The variable is automatically placed on the
requested text "<ZK>Further Selection Criteria"</>.
Contains a "<ZK>restrictions</>" text symbol ("<ZK>Further Selection
Criteria</>"), depending on whether the original language of the program
is German (English) &V1&. (The original language of the program &V1& is
&V2&.)

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.

If possible, on the selection screen, create a second group with the
name "Further Selection Criteria" .
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS014 - Violation of the Archiving Standard "Further Selection Criteria Group" ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS014, which indicates a "Violation of the Archiving Standard 'Further Selection Criteria Group'," typically arises during the archiving process when the selection criteria defined for archiving do not meet the standards set by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when archiving data from different modules (e.g., FI, CO, MM, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the archiving process do not comply with the required standards. This could be due to missing mandatory fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to violations of the defined standards.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being archived according to the specified criteria.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have defined for the archiving process. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in and that the values are valid.
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data you are trying to archive. This can help identify any issues that may be causing the violation.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into the required selection criteria and any specific configurations needed.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARE: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ARCH_STANDARDS014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.