How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE007 - Enter an archiving object

AS_DATASOURCE007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter an archiving object

What causes this issue?

You selected archive as data source, but did not enter an archiving
object.

System Response

To read the archive, the system requires the archiving object and a
selection of archive files.

How to fix this error?

If you want to manually select the files to be read from the archive,
enter an archiving object. You can use the input help (F4) to choose
the archiving object.
The report may allow you to access the data automatically, without
having to enter an archiving object. In this case select <ZK>Archive
Information System</>.
If you want to read data only from the database, you do not need to
enter an archiving object. In this case, deactivate <ZK>Archive</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE007 - Enter an archiving object ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE007 typically indicates that an archiving object has not been specified in the context where it is required. This error often occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or process that involves data archiving, but the system does not have the necessary information about which archiving object to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The most common cause is that the archiving object has not been defined or selected in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings related to data archiving in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required archiving object in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Archiving Object:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid archiving object. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs.
  You can find a list of available archiving