How To Fix DMC_GENERAL406 - Source system version does not support archiving settings, see long text

DMC_GENERAL406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Source system version does not support archiving settings, see long text

What causes this issue?

The settings related to archiving (option <ZK>Action Taken if Source
Table Record is Archived</>) are only supported for the following DB4
and SAP releases:
DB4 release:
IBM i = 7.1 & PTFs: SI48574/SI48601
IBM i >= 7.2
SAP kernel:
= 7.20 & PL >= 425
= 7.21 & PL >= 115
= 7.22
>= 7.40
The DMIS Add-on version for the source system and for SAP Landscape
Transformation Replication Server must be greater than or equal to SP16.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL406 - Source system version does not support archiving settings, see long text ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL406 indicates that the source system version does not support the archiving settings that you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of data management and archiving processes, particularly when using SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Compatibility: The source system may be running an older version of SAP that does not support the specific archiving settings or features you are trying to implement.
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings may not be properly configured in the source system, or the necessary components may not be activated.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the archiving process may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Incompatibility with Data Objects: The data objects you are trying to archive may not be compatible with the archiving settings defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Version: Verify the version of the source system you are using. Ensure that it meets the