How To Fix AS_AFB801 - Archiving class &1 cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_AFB - Archive File Browser

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Archiving class &1 cannot be read

What causes this issue?

According to archive management (ARCHIVE_GET_INFORMATION) the file that
was read contains data from archiving class &V1&. However, the read
function module (&V1&_ARCHIVE_GET_TABLE) for this archiving class is
missing.

System Response

The system is not displaying any data for archiving class &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_AFB801 - Archiving class &1 cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message AS_AFB801 indicates that the archiving class specified cannot be read. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or the data related to the archiving class in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving class may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or the archiving object definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Custom Development: If the archiving class is custom-developed, there may be issues in the code or the implementation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check the configuration of the archiving class.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the archiving objects. You can use transaction SARA to perform checks and repairs if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the archiving class was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the archiving class is custom, review the code for any errors or issues that may prevent it from being read.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving classes for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check custom developments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Archiving Classes: Familiarize yourself with the concept of archiving classes and objects in SAP, as they are crucial for data management and compliance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AS_AFB801 error message.