How To Fix /BOFU/ARCH124 - Please Specify the Archving Object

/BOFU/ARCH124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Please Specify the Archving Object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH124 - Please Specify the Archving Object ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH124 indicates that the system requires you to specify an archiving object when attempting to perform an archiving operation. This error typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, where specific objects need to be defined for the archiving to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object has not been specified in the transaction or program you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required archiving object in the relevant field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Archiving Object:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid archiving object in the designated field. This is usually done in the transaction where you are trying to initiate the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that