How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF200 - No field catalog found or active for Archiving Object WORKITEM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No field catalog found or active for Archiving Object WORKITEM

What causes this issue?

No field catalog is defined or not active for the WORKITEM archiving
object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Configure the infostructure WORKITEM for WORKITEM archiving object in
transaction SARI so that the system can read archived Workflow data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF200 - No field catalog found or active for Archiving Object WORKITEM ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF200 indicates that there is no field catalog found or active for the archiving object WORKITEM. This error typically arises when attempting to archive work items in the SAP system, and it suggests that the system cannot find the necessary configuration to proceed with the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The field catalog for the archiving object WORKITEM may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to archiving work items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog or perform archiving operations.
  System Version: The error may also occur if the system version does not support the required archiving features.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the archiving object WORKITEM and check if the field catalog is defined and active.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or activate the field catalog for the WORKITEM archiving object.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly configured in the system.
  Check the settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant archiving configuration sections.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving work items for any specific instructions or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Work Items: Archiving work items is part of the data lifecycle management in SAP, allowing organizations to manage data growth and improve system performance.
  Field Catalog: A field catalog defines the fields that can be archived for a specific archiving object. It is essential for the archiving process to function correctly.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing - Project Management
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF200.