How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE004 - Enter a valid archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a valid archiving object

What causes this issue?

You entered the archiving object &V1&. However, the report or
transaction you want to carry out is not intended to read data for this
archiving object.

System Response

You cannot carry out the report or transaction with the archiving
object &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Choose an appropriate archiving object using input help (F4). The input
help list only contains archiving objects that are suitable for this
report.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE004 - Enter a valid archiving object ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE004 ("Enter a valid archiving object") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process data related to archiving in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid archiving object associated with the request. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data archiving, data retrieval, or when configuring archiving settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the transaction or program is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to recognize it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified archiving object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object:
  
  Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Ensure that the archiving object is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Make sure that you are entering the correct archiving object name or code. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into its configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may be able to provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object corresponds to a specific business process or data type in SAP. Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects relevant to your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to archiving objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.