How To Fix COM_DML_CUST157 - Archiving programs were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_CUST - MDF Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Archiving programs were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_CUST157 - Archiving programs were deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_CUST157 indicates that archiving programs have been deleted, which can lead to issues in the system when trying to access or manage archived data. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving processes within SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module or related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Archiving Objects: The archiving programs associated with specific archiving objects may have been deleted or are not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If archiving programs were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the deletion or corruption of these programs.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during a system upgrade or modification could inadvertently lead to the removal of necessary archiving programs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving objects in the system. Ensure that the necessary archiving programs are present and correctly configured.
  Recreate or Restore Archiving Programs: If the archiving programs have been deleted, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup. This may involve:
  
  Using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of archiving objects.
  Consulting with your SAP Basis or development team to restore the programs from a transport request or backup.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arose from a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to archiving processes to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SE80: For checking the development objects.
  SE11: For data dictionary objects.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it impacts critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the COM_DML_CUST157 error effectively.