How To Fix COM_DML_CUST164 - Archiving object &: Field catalog & could not be created

COM_DML_CUST164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_CUST - MDF Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Archiving object &: Field catalog & could not be created

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COM_DML_CUST164 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_DML_CUST164 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a field catalog for an archiving object. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system is unable to generate the necessary field catalog for the specified archiving object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the Customizing settings for the archiving object.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the field catalog.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or the structure of the archiving object, it may lead to inconsistencies that prevent the field catalog from being created.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP kernel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving object in