How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS032 - Customizing Error: Definition of Delete Variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Customizing Error: Definition of Delete Variants

What causes this issue?

The variant &V1& the program &V2& has been defined as a
(&V3&) test mode variant. However, the <LS>Test Mode</> radio button
has not been set in the variant.
(&V4&) production mode variant. However, the <LS>Production Mode</>
radio button has not been set in the variant.

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: Use the radio buttons of
the delete variant only according to their function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS032 - Customizing Error: Definition of Delete Variants ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS032 indicates a customizing error related to the definition of delete variants in the archiving process. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration settings for archiving objects, particularly concerning the deletion variants that are used to determine which data should be archived or deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The delete variants may not be defined correctly in the customizing settings. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the delete variants.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the archiving process is trying to access, leading to errors in the defined variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object and check the customizing settings for delete variants.
  Ensure that the delete variants are defined correctly and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Define/Delete Variants:
  
  If the delete variants are missing, you can create new ones by navigating to the relevant section in the customizing settings.
  Ensure that the variants are properly configured to meet the archiving requirements.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the delete variants. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE37: Function Module (to check related function modules)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to archiving and delete variants.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARCH_STANDARDS032 error in your SAP system.