How To Fix AREN205 - &1: Structure &2 for sorting does not exist

AREN205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 205

• Message text: &1: Structure &2 for sorting does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN205 - &1: Structure &2 for sorting does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AREN205 typically indicates that there is an issue with a sorting structure that is expected by the system but does not exist. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with reports, queries, or data processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sorting Structure: The sorting structure specified in the program or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing transport.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sorting structure may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the sorting structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed to transport correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the sorting structure mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for the structure.
  Create or Restore the Structure: If the sorting structure