How To Fix BA243 - Archiving class &1 does not exist

BA243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Archiving class &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The current archive file contains data for archiving class &V1&. This
archiving class does not exist.

System Response

The data in archiving class &V1& cannot be processed and the system
stops reading current archive file.

How to fix this error?

If this archiving class or the archiving object to which it is assigned
is provided by SAP, contact SAP with this information. If this is a
customer archiving class, create the archiving class again in the
current system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA243 - Archiving class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BA243, which states "Archiving class &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access an archiving class that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen during various operations, such as data archiving or when trying to access archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Class: The specified archiving class (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving class itself.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Class:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving class exists by navigating to the relevant archiving object.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is