How To Fix AREN018 - Archiving scenario &1 is not active for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Archiving scenario &1 is not active for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN018 - Archiving scenario &1 is not active for deletion ?

  The SAP error message AREN018 indicates that the archiving scenario specified (denoted by &1) is not active for deletion. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete archived data, but the corresponding archiving scenario has not been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Archiving Scenario: The archiving scenario you are trying to use for deletion is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object or the related settings that prevent the scenario from being recognized as active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion for the specified archiving scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Archiving Scenario:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object and check its settings.
  Ensure that the archiving scenario is activated for deletion. You may need to activate it if it is not.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the archiving object associated with the scenario.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly and that the archiving process has been completed successfully.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the deletion has the necessary authorizations. Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance on configuration and activation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving scenario is linked to a specific archiving object, which defines the data to be archived and the rules for archiving and deletion.
  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 relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to the AREN018 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AREN018 error and successfully manage your archiving scenarios in SAP.