How To Fix BA154 - Select an archiving object

BA154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Select an archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA154 - Select an archiving object ?

  The SAP error message BA154, which states "Select an archiving object," typically occurs when you are trying to execute an archiving process without specifying a valid archiving object. Archiving objects are used in SAP to define the data that can be archived, and they are essential for managing data lifecycle and system performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Archiving Object Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an archiving object in the relevant transaction or program.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be available for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the archiving object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Archiving Object: 
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you select a valid archiving object from the available list. This can usually be done in the selection