How To Fix EA812 - Table specifying which status values can be archived is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Table specifying which status values can be archived is empty

What causes this issue?

Initialization of the internal table which is used to check which
Intermediate Document status values can be archived failed. The
internal table is empty. Function group EDIA contains an error.

System Response

The archiving cannot decide which <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDocs</> can be
archived; processsing is therefore not possible.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA812 - Table specifying which status values can be archived is empty ?

  The SAP error message EA812 indicates that the system is unable to find any entries in the table that specifies which status values can be archived. This typically occurs when you are trying to archive data in SAP, and the system requires specific status values to determine which records can be archived.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The table that defines the status values for archiving is empty. This could be due to a lack of configuration or an error during the setup process.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the archiving process, they might not have been properly set up to populate the necessary table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., SARA for archiving) and check the configuration settings for the archiving object you are working with.
  Ensure that the status values are defined correctly in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Values:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the table that is supposed to hold the status values (usually it is a custom table or a standard SAP table).
  If the table is empty, you may need to manually enter the required status values that are eligible for archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to archiving, review the code to ensure that it correctly interacts with the status values and the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific configuration settings that determine how data is archived. Understanding the specific archiving object you are working with is crucial.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing and troubleshooting archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message EA812 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA812 error and implement a solution to resolve it.