How To Fix ARCH_STANDARDS120 - Violation of the archiving standard "Output of Selection Screen"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_STANDARDS - Standard Archiving Checks

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Violation of the archiving standard "Output of Selection Screen"

What causes this issue?

The current program copied the value 'X' to the
<LS>OUTPUT_SEL_SCREEN_WHEN_BATCH</> or<LS> OUTPUT_SEL_SCREEN_WHEN_DIALOG
</> parameter when you called the <LS>ARCHIVE_OPEN_FOR_WRITE </>or
<LS>ARCHIVE_OPEN_FOR_DELETE</> function module. This is no longer
permitted because the user can use the <LS>Selection Cover Page</>
checkbox on the <LS>Print</> dialog box to decide whether a selection
screen is included in the log. This applies to both online and
background programs.

System Response

INCLUDE ARCH_STNDRD_CHECK_SYS_RESP_1 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
When you call the <LS>ARCHIVE_OPEN_FOR_WRITE </>and
<LS>ARCHIVE_OPEN_FOR_DELETE</> function modules, do not copy the
<LS>OUTPUT_SEL_SCREEN_WHEN_BATCH</> or<LS> OUTPUT_SEL_SCREEN_WHEN_DIALOG
parameter.</>
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_STANDARDS120 - Violation of the archiving standard "Output of Selection Screen" ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_STANDARDS120, which indicates a violation of the archiving standard "Output of Selection Screen," typically arises when there is an issue with the way data is being archived in relation to the output of selection screens. This error is part of the archiving process in SAP, which is designed to manage data efficiently by moving less frequently accessed data to archive storage.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Non-compliance with Archiving Standards: The output of selection screens may not comply with the defined archiving standards. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object.
  
  
  Missing Output Data: If the selection screen output data is not properly defined or is missing, the archiving process may fail.
  
  
  Incorrect Customization: Custom programs or modifications that do not adhere to SAP's archiving standards can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being archived correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ARCH_STANDARDS120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object related to the selection screen output is correctly configured. This includes verifying the settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Review Output Data: Check if the output data from the selection screen is being generated correctly. Ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly formatted.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom programs involved, review the code to ensure it adheres to SAP's archiving standards. You may need to modify the code to comply with the requirements.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure there are no issues that could prevent archiving. This may involve running specific reports or transactions to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving standards for further guidance on compliance and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific context of your system and the error encountered.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to archiving standards and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Archiving Best Practices: Review best practices for data archiving in SAP to ensure compliance and efficiency in your archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ARCH_STANDARDS120 error and implement a suitable solution.