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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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 properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure Archiving Class:
  
  If the archiving class is missing, you can create it using transaction SARA.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the archiving class was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class and perform archiving operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects and their configurations in your SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the system configuration and potential issues.