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


AREN159 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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