How To Fix BA246 - Programs for archiving class &1 from &2 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Programs for archiving class &1 from &2 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The program name cannot be determined for archiving class &V1& from
&V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Report this information to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA246 - Programs for archiving class &1 from &2 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message BA246 indicates that the system is unable to determine the programs for archiving class specified in the message. This typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the archiving object or class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving class may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the archiving object has not been defined or if the necessary programs for the archiving class are not assigned.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to incomplete or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving programs or classes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom archiving programs, they may not be correctly registered in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the archiving object and ensure that the archiving class is correctly defined.
  Verify that the necessary programs for the archiving class are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the archiving configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute archiving tasks. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Custom Programs:
  
  If you are using custom archiving programs, ensure that they are properly registered in the system and that they comply with the expected structure for archiving classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific steps or requirements outlined by SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Management
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has its own configuration and associated programs. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the specific archiving object you are working with.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BA246 error and implement a solution to resolve it.