How To Fix CFD_ARCHIVE021 - Archiving failed: Datatype &2 of field &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ARCHIVE - Custom Fields: Archive

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Archiving failed: Datatype &2 of field &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE021 - Archiving failed: Datatype &2 of field &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE021 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process, specifically related to a field's data type not being recognized or not existing in the system. This can occur during the archiving of data when the system attempts to access a field that has been modified or is not properly defined in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Changes: The field in question may have been altered, deleted, or renamed in the database or data dictionary (DDIC).
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the data dictionary might not be in sync across different environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, production).
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the archiving object, they may not be correctly implemented or may reference non-existent fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify the field definition in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that the field exists and has the correct data type.
  Review Archiving Object: Check the archiving object configuration (transaction SARA) to ensure that all fields are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all transports related to the archiving object have been successfully imported and that the data dictionary is consistent across all environments.
  Debugging: If necessary, debug the archiving process to identify where the error occurs. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the archiving program or function module.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific archiving object for any known issues or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Archiving Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on data archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CFD_ARCHIVE021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.