How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS061 - Violation of Archiving Standard "Availability of Read Accesses"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Violation of Archiving Standard "Availability of Read Accesses"

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_CAUSE_REA1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

This message is for information purposes only, as archiving object &V1&
has not been transported to any other systems yet. Therefore,
development for this archiving object has not been completed and the
read access may not have been created yet.
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP10 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Create archive read accesses for archiving object &V1& and enter them in
Customizing before you release the transport request for this archiving
object.
INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_WHATODO_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS061 - Violation of Archiving Standard "Availability of Read Accesses" ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS061 indicates a violation of the archiving standard related to the availability of read accesses. This error typically arises when the system's archiving strategy does not comply with the requirements for ensuring that archived data remains accessible for read operations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving process has not been configured to allow for read access to archived data. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inadequate Configuration: The archiving object may not be set up correctly to allow for read access.
  Missing Read Access: The system may not have the necessary settings to ensure that archived data can be accessed when needed.
  Policy Violations: The archiving policies in place may not align with the requirements for data availability, leading to this violation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the settings allow for read access to archived data.
  Verify that the archiving process is correctly set up to meet the requirements of your organization’s data retention and access policies.
  
  
  
  Implement Read Access:
  
  If read access is not enabled, you may need to adjust the settings to allow users to access archived data. This may involve modifying the archiving object settings or the associated policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation regarding archiving standards and best practices. This can provide insights into how to configure your system to comply with the required standards.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that users can access archived data as needed without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide guidance specific to your system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings that dictate how data is archived and accessed. Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects relevant to your business processes.
  Data Retention Policies: Ensure that your organization’s data retention policies are aligned with SAP’s archiving standards to avoid compliance issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring compliance with archiving standards, you should be able to resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS061 error effectively.