How To Fix CATS_ARCH006 - Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ARCH -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ARCH006 - Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ARCH006 indicates that there is an issue related to the archiving of time sheet data in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. This message typically arises when you attempt to access archived data or perform operations that require the archiving process to be executed first.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the archiving object for CATS (which is responsible for managing the archiving of time sheet data) has not been executed. This means that the data you are trying to access or manipulate is archived, and the system requires you to run the archiving process to manage this data properly.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CATS_ARCH006 error, you need to execute the archiving process for the CATS object using transaction SARA. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction SARA:
  
  Open the SAP GUI and enter transaction code SARA.
  
  
  
  Select Archiving Object:
  
  In the "Archiving Object" field, enter CATS or select it from the list of available archiving objects.
  
  
  
  Execute Archiving:
  
  Follow the prompts to execute the archiving process. This may involve specifying selection criteria, such as date ranges or specific personnel numbers, depending on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Monitor the Archiving Process:
  
  After executing the archiving job, you can monitor its status in the job overview (transaction SM37) to ensure it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If there are any errors during the archiving process, review the logs to identify and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Access Archived Data:
  
  Once the archiving process is complete, you should be able to access the archived data without encountering the CATS_ARCH006 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that helps manage data volume by moving data that is no longer actively used to an archive. This can improve system performance and reduce database size.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related transaction codes, such as SARI (for displaying archived data) and SARA (for managing archiving).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving objects and procedures specific to your SAP version.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to the CATS archiving process.