How To Fix BA279 - Info table &2 for archiving object &1 is not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Info table &2 for archiving object &1 is not recognized

What causes this issue?

Table &V2& contains application-specific information on archive files
for archiving object &V1&. Table &V2& is not recognized by the system.

System Response

Archiving of management data was terminated.

How to fix this error?

If archiving object &V1& was provided by SAP, report this information
to SAP. If it is a customer-specific archiving object, check that table
&V2& exists and that you have written the name correctly. You can
correct or remove the name of the table name for archiving object &V1&
in transaction AOBJ.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA279 - Info table &2 for archiving object &1 is not recognized ?

  The SAP error message BA279 indicates that the system is unable to recognize the info table associated with a specific archiving object. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The info table for the specified archiving object may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incomplete configurations.
  Version Compatibility: The archiving object may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system you are using.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the info table can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check the configuration for the archiving object in question. Ensure that the info table is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  Verify that the info table is correctly linked to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the archiving object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Update or Recreate Info Table: 
  
  If the info table is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or update the configuration. This may involve customizing settings in the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object and its associated info table. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the info table structure)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving objects and info tables for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BA279 error and implement a solution to resolve it.