How To Fix /BOFU/ARCH132 - Archiving Class does not exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Archiving Class does not exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH132 - Archiving Class does not exists ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH132 Archiving Class does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access an archiving class that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can occur during various operations related to data archiving, such as when attempting to archive or retrieve archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Class: The archiving class specified in the configuration or during the archiving process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the archiving class.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the archiving class or related objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Classes:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the list of archiving classes to see if the required class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure Archiving Class:
  
  If the archiving class is missing, you may need to create it using transaction SARA or through the relevant customizing transactions.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and linked to the archiving class.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the archiving class was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving class and perform archiving operations.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP is associated with specific data and has its own archiving class. Understanding the relationship between archiving objects and classes is crucial for effective data management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SAD1 (Archive Data Deletion) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BOFU/ARCH132 Archiving Class does not exist error and ensure that your archiving processes function correctly.