How To Fix BA387 - No archiving objects have been activated in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 387

• Message text: No archiving objects have been activated in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA387 - No archiving objects have been activated in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message BA387, which states "No archiving objects have been activated in Customizing," typically occurs when you attempt to perform archiving operations in SAP without having the necessary archiving objects activated in the system's Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving objects required for the specific data you are trying to archive have not been activated in the SAP system. Archiving objects are defined in the system and must be configured before you can archive data related to them.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the relevant archiving objects in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing transaction by entering SPRO in the command field and pressing Enter.
  
  
  
  Find Archiving Objects:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to the following path:
  SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics -> General -> Data Archiving -> Define Archiving Objects
  
  Alternatively, you can search for "Archiving" in the Customizing menu.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving Objects:
  
  In the "Define Archiving Objects" section, you will see a list of available archiving objects.
  Check if the archiving object you need is listed and whether it is activated.
  If it is not activated, select the object and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in Customizing. You may need to work with your SAP Basis or security team if you do not have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Test Archiving:
  
  After activating the necessary archiving objects, try to perform the archiving operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: These are predefined objects in SAP that define the data that can be archived. Each archiving object has specific settings and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: You may also use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on specific archiving objects and their configurations.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA387 error and successfully activate the necessary archiving objects in your SAP system.