How To Fix AREN149 - Choose a technical name for the archiving scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Choose a technical name for the archiving scenario

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN149 - Choose a technical name for the archiving scenario ?

  The SAP error message AREN149, which states "Choose a technical name for the archiving scenario," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage an archiving scenario in SAP and have not provided a valid technical name for the scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Name: The error is triggered when the user does not enter a technical name for the archiving scenario.
  Invalid Name Format: The name provided may not conform to the required naming conventions or formats expected by SAP.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify archiving scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide a Technical Name: Ensure that you enter a valid technical name for the archiving scenario. The name should typically follow the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines.
  
  Technical names usually consist of alphanumeric characters and may include underscores. They should not contain special characters or spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP guidelines to ensure that the name you are using adheres to the required format.
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify archiving scenarios. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the naming conventions or the process for creating archiving scenarios, consult the SAP Help documentation or your internal SAP support resources.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Scenarios: Archiving scenarios in SAP are used to define how data is archived from the database to reduce the size of the database and improve performance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to archiving scenarios.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.