How To Fix BA468 - Intotable &1 defined incorrectly (ARCHIV_KEY field missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Intotable &1 defined incorrectly (ARCHIV_KEY field missing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA468 - Intotable &1 defined incorrectly (ARCHIV_KEY field missing) ?

  The SAP error message BA468 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an "Intotable" in the context of archiving. Specifically, it points out that the ARCHIV_KEY field is missing from the defined structure of the Intotable. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data archiving processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Intotable has been defined without including the ARCHIV_KEY field, which is necessary for the archiving process.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the archiving process, the Intotable may not have been properly defined to include all required fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included the necessary changes or might have been incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error BA468, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Intotable Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for