How To Fix AREN159 - &1:Do not define the source for residence time Customizing more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 159

• Message text: &1:Do not define the source for residence time Customizing more than once

What causes this issue?

The source for the object-specific Customizing has been defined more
than once.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

a) Individual residence time determination was activated using
TARCHENGINE01-MODULE_DIST_GET (function module).
b) HDS residence time Customizing determination was activated using
TARCHENGINE01-STRUC_ATTRIBPOOL (structure, attribute list).
Only one source is allowed. Activate one source only for residence time
determination.
Note: If no source is activated, the standard residence time is used.
See transaction <DS:TRAN.AR_CUST>Standard Residence Time</>.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN159 - &1:Do not define the source for residence time Customizing more than once ?

  The SAP error message AREN159 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Customizing settings related to residence time. Specifically, it suggests that the source for residence time has been defined more than once, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the same source for residence time is defined multiple times in the Customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same source has been entered more than once in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding of how to set up the residence time sources, leading to multiple definitions.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AREN159 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and navigate to the section where residence time sources are defined.
  Look for duplicate entries for the same source.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the same source, remove the duplicates. Ensure that only one entry exists for each source.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that it meets the business requirements and does not lead to further issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they do not contain duplicate entries. You may need to adjust the transport requests accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the residence time functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring residence time and related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AREN159 error and ensure that your residence time configuration is set up correctly.