How To Fix AREN135 - &1: ADK definition is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 135

• Message text: &1: ADK definition is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN135 - &1: ADK definition is missing ?

  The SAP error message AREN135 indicates that there is a missing ADK (Application Development Kit) definition in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a specific ADK configuration that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ADK Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the required ADK definition is not set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings related to the ADK.
  Transport Issues: If the ADK definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ADK definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ADK Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for ADK.
  Ensure that the necessary ADK definitions are created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing ADK Definition:
  
  If the ADK definition is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the ADK definition was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request that contains the ADK definition.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the ADK definitions. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ADK for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ADK Overview: The Application Development Kit (ADK) is used in SAP for various application development purposes, including document management and archiving.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SARA (for archiving), and others that may be related to ADK configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to AREN135 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AREN135 error in your SAP system.