How To Fix BA389 - Archiving Object &1 deactivated, due to wrong preselect function module

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Archiving Object &1 deactivated, due to wrong preselect function module

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA389 - Archiving Object &1 deactivated, due to wrong preselect function module ?

  The SAP error message BA389 indicates that an archiving object has been deactivated due to an incorrect preselection function module. This typically occurs when the system cannot find or execute the specified function module correctly, which is essential for the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Function Module: The preselection function module defined for the archiving object is either missing, incorrectly implemented, or not activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the archiving object, such as incorrect settings in the Customizing or the archiving object definition.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was transported from another system, the function module may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module: Verify that the preselection function module specified for the archiving object exists and is correctly implemented. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SE37 (Function Builder) and checking the function module.
  Ensuring that the function module is active and does not contain any errors.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check the configuration of the archiving object.
  Ensure that the preselection function module is correctly assigned to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: If the archiving object was transported, ensure that all related objects, including the function module, were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the function module if it is missing.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process and access the function module.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues with specific archiving objects or function modules.
  
  
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the general archiving process in SAP, including the roles of preselection function modules and how they interact with the archiving object.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BA389 error message.