How To Fix AREN169 - &1: Archiving class &2 is not registered in ADK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 169

• Message text: &1: Archiving class &2 is not registered in ADK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN169 - &1: Archiving class &2 is not registered in ADK ?

  The SAP error message AREN169 indicates that the archiving class specified in the error is not registered in the Archive Development Kit (ADK). This can occur when attempting to archive data in SAP, and it typically means that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified archiving class.
  Cause:
  
  Unregistered Archiving Class: The archiving class you are trying to use is not registered in the ADK. This could be due to a missing configuration or an incorrect entry.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly registered in the target system.
  Custom Development: If the archiving class is custom-developed, it may not have been correctly implemented or registered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Class Registration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving class is listed under the relevant object.
  If it is not listed, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Register the Archiving Class:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to register the archiving class.
  Navigate to the relevant archiving object and ensure that the archiving class is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Development:
  
  If the archiving class is custom, review the implementation to ensure it adheres to the required standards for registration in ADK.
  Check the custom code for any issues that may prevent proper registration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the archiving class was transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly.
  Check for any missing objects or dependencies that may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and ADK for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ADK (Archive Development Kit): A framework in SAP that provides the necessary tools and functions for data archiving.
  Archiving Objects: These are predefined objects in SAP that define how data should be archived, including the archiving class.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AREN169 error and successfully register the archiving class in the ADK.