How To Fix /BOFU/ARCH120 - There are no suitable field catalogs in archive information system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: There are no suitable field catalogs in archive information system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH120 - There are no suitable field catalogs in archive information system ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH120 indicates that there are no suitable field catalogs available in the Archive Information System (AIS) for the specific archive object you are trying to access. This can occur when the system is unable to find the necessary field catalog definitions that are required to display archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Catalogs: The field catalogs for the specific archive object may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Archive Information System may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required field catalogs.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the field catalogs.
  Object Not Archived: The archive object you are trying to access may not have any archived data, leading to the absence of field catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalogs:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archive object and check if the field catalogs are defined.
  If they are missing, you may need to create or activate them.
  
  
  
  Create Field Catalogs:
  
  If the field catalogs do not exist, you can create them using transaction code SARA:
  
  Navigate to the Archive Object.
  Go to the "Field Catalog" section and create the necessary field catalogs.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Archive Information System is properly configured for the archive object in question.
  Review the settings in transaction SARA and ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalogs and the Archive Information System.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Archived Data:
  
  Ensure that there is archived data for the object you are trying to access. If there is no data, the system will not find any field catalogs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archive object for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Field Catalogs: Field catalogs define the structure of the data that can be displayed in the Archive Information System. They are essential for the proper functioning of the AIS.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.