How To Fix BA016 - Archiving object & is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Archiving object & is not known

What causes this issue?

You have entered '&V1&' as the name of an archive object. This object
is not known.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA016 - Archiving object & is not known ?

  The SAP error message BA016, which states "Archiving object & is not known," typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the specified archiving object. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the transaction or program may not exist or may be misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Object:
  
  Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction SARA (Archive Administration) under the "Archiving Objects" section.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the archiving object is missing, you may need to configure it. This can involve creating the archiving object in the system if it is not already present. Consult the relevant documentation or your SAP Basis team for guidance on how to do this.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the archiving object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import or activate the object if there were issues during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the table definitions)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  SM21: System Log (to check for system errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.