How To Fix AREN138 - &1: No tables available in ADK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 138

• Message text: &1: No tables available in ADK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN138 - &1: No tables available in ADK ?

  The SAP error message AREN138 &1: "No tables available in ADK" typically occurs in the context of the Archive Development Kit (ADK) when the system is unable to find any tables that are eligible for archiving or when there is a configuration issue related to archiving.
  Cause:
  
  No Archivable Tables: The most common cause is that there are no tables configured for archiving in the system. This could be due to the absence of archiving objects or the archiving objects not being properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving objects or the archiving settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving objects or tables.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving objects were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Objects: 
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check if the archiving objects are defined and active. Ensure that the tables you expect to archive are included in the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly configured. You can check the configuration in transaction SARA under the relevant archiving object.
  Make sure that the necessary customizing settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving objects. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the archiving objects were recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to archiving issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on the Archive Development Kit (ADK) for detailed information on archiving processes and configurations.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.