How To Fix CRM_ARCHIVING018 - Transaction category and transaction type are inconsistent for trans. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ARCHIVING - CRM-Archiving: OneOrder

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Transaction category and transaction type are inconsistent for trans. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ARCHIVING018 - Transaction category and transaction type are inconsistent for trans. &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ARCHIVING018 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the transaction category and the transaction type in the context of archiving in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system detects that the transaction type does not match the expected transaction category.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The transaction type may not be correctly configured to correspond with the defined transaction category in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the transaction type has been changed or is not properly linked to the transaction category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the CRM system, they may lead to inconsistencies between transaction types and categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transaction types and transaction categories in the SAP CRM system.
  Ensure that the transaction type in question is correctly assigned to the appropriate transaction category.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant areas for transaction types and categories.
  Verify that the transaction type is valid and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies between transaction types and categories.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Archiving Object Settings:
  
  Review the archiving object settings to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the transaction types are included in the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in CRM for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types and Categories: Understanding the relationship between transaction types and categories is crucial for proper configuration in SAP CRM.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP CRM, including the prerequisites and settings required for successful archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the CRM_ARCHIVING018 error.