How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE052 - &1 messages can be archived; set the status in production mode

/BSNAGT/MESSAGE052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: &1 messages can be archived; set the status in production mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE052 - &1 messages can be archived; set the status in production mode ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE052 typically indicates that there are messages that can be archived, but the system is not set to production mode. This is related to the archiving of messages in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Business Suite or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured in a mode that does not allow for the archiving of messages. This can happen if:
  
  The system is in a development or test environment rather than a production environment.
  The archiving settings are not properly configured.
  The necessary authorizations or configurations for archiving are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Mode:
  
  Ensure that the system is set to production mode. This can usually be checked in the system settings or configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Archiving Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the archiving object related to messages.
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly