How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE006 - Report &1 is not intended for archiving object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Report &1 is not intended for archiving object &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use report &V1& to read data for the archiving object &V2&,
but report &V1& is not intended to read data for this archiving object.

System Response

Running this report will probably not produce the desired results.
However, this message is merely a warning, because it could still make
sense for you to run the report for an archiving object that is not, or
has not yet been assigned to this report.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 to select an appropriate archiving object. The F4 help list only
contains archiving objects that can be used with this report.
You can also run report &V1& with archiving object &V2&. However,
running the report might produce either no data or incorrect data.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you are sure that running report &V1& together with archiving object
&V2& produces meaningful data, you can enter the combination in
Customizing. Use transaction SM30 to enter the following data into
table ARCH_REPOW:
&V2& &V3& &V1&
This will have the following results:
This message will not appear again.
Archiving object &V2& appears in the input help list (F4) of the data
source dialog.
Report &V1& appears in the list of the Archive Administration
(transaction SARA) read program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE006 - Report &1 is not intended for archiving object &2 ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE006 indicates that a specific report (identified by &1) is not intended for the archiving object (identified by &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to archive data using a report that is not configured or designed to work with the specified archiving object.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Report Usage: The report you are trying to use is not associated with the archiving object you are working with. Each archiving object has specific reports that are designed to handle its data.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system, or the report may not be correctly linked to the archiving object.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the report and the archiving object, especially if there have been recent updates or changes in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report and Archiving Object: Verify that the report you are using is indeed intended for the specified archiving object. You can do this by checking the documentation or configuration settings for both the report and the archiving object.
  Use the Correct Report: If the report is not intended for the archiving object, find the correct report that is designed for that specific archiving object. You can usually find this information in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Configuration Review: If you believe the report should be associated with the archiving object, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on archiving objects and the reports associated with them.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.