How To Fix CRM_GPM_ARCHIVING004 - Program '&1' and its hierarchy were not marked as archivable.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GPM_ARCHIVING - Message class for grantor program archiving

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Program '&1' and its hierarchy were not marked as archivable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GPM_ARCHIVING004 - Program '&1' and its hierarchy were not marked as archivable. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GPM_ARCHIVING004 indicates that a specific program and its hierarchy have not been marked as archivable in the system. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system attempts to archive data related to a program that has not been configured for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Configuration: The program in question has not been set up in the archiving configuration. This means that the system does not recognize it as eligible for archiving.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy associated with the program may also not be marked for archiving, leading to this error.
  Custom Development: If the program is a custom development, it may not have been included in the archiving settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the program and its hierarchy are marked as archivable. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the archiving object related to the program in question.
  Ensure that the program is included in the archiving object configuration.
  
  
  
  Mark Program as Archivable:
  
  If the program is not marked as archivable, you will need to modify the archiving object settings.
  Use transaction code SARA to access the archiving object and mark the program as archivable.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  If there is a hierarchy associated with the program, ensure that it is also marked for archiving.
  This may involve checking the hierarchy settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the program is a custom development, you may need to implement archiving logic in the custom code.
  Consult with your ABAP developers to ensure that the custom program is properly integrated into the archiving framework.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the archiving process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on archiving for specific details on how to configure archiving objects and programs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_GPM_ARCHIVING004 error and successfully archive the relevant data.