How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS031 - Customizing Error: Existence of Shippable Delete Variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Customizing Error: Existence of Shippable Delete Variants

What causes this issue?

The delete variant &V1& entered in Customizing does not exist. According
to the archiving standard, an archiving object must possess delete
variant in order to be released for shipping to customers. Moreover,
delete variants must adhere to a uniform naming convention. (See long
text for message 030 of the same message class.)

System Response

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_5 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Note to developers of this archiving object: Create the correct delete
variant and enter it in the technical settings of the archivi
ng-object-specific Customizing as the delete variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS031 - Customizing Error: Existence of Shippable Delete Variants ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS031 indicates a customizing error related to the existence of shippable delete variants in the archiving process. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of archiving objects, particularly when delete variants are defined but not properly set up or are conflicting with existing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The error often occurs when there are delete variants that are marked as shippable but do not have the necessary configurations or prerequisites fulfilled.
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing Settings: If the delete variants are not correctly defined in the customizing settings, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the delete variants were transported from one system to another without the necessary dependencies or configurations, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS031 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Delete Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object and check the delete variants defined for it.
  Ensure that the delete variants are correctly configured and do not conflict with other settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for the archiving object in transaction SPRO.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the delete variants are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shippable Settings:
  
  If the delete variants are marked as shippable, consider whether they should be. If not, adjust the settings accordingly.
  If they should be shippable, ensure that all prerequisites for shippable delete variants are met.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and delete variants for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Archiving Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on archiving objects and delete variants for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARCH_STANDARDS031 error in your SAP system.