How To Fix AREN099 - The procedure for residence time determination is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 099

• Message text: The procedure for residence time determination is deactivated

What causes this issue?

In the Archiving Factory (transaction AR_FACTORY), the procedure for
determining the residence time was set to <ZK>No Resubmission</>. This
means that, in the analysis phase, the system does not select the
business objects based on the resubmission date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN099 - The procedure for residence time determination is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message AREN099, which states "The procedure for residence time determination is deactivated," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or in the context of SAP S/4HANA when dealing with production planning and control.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to determine the residence time for a particular process or operation because the relevant procedure for calculating residence time has been deactivated. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The residence time determination procedure may not be activated in the system configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, routing, or work center) may not be set up correctly to allow for residence time determination.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to not use residence time for certain processes or scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AREN099 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for production planning or APO.
  Look for settings related to residence time determination and ensure that the procedure is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that all relevant fields for residence time are filled out correctly.
  Review the routing and work center data to ensure that they are set up to allow for residence time calculations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to activate residence time determination and any prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or master data adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), MM03 (for material master), and CA03 (for routing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the AREN099 error for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AREN099 error and implement a solution to resolve it.