How To Fix EA814 - Archiving object IDOC is unknown

EA814 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Archiving object IDOC is unknown

What causes this issue?

The archiving object 'IDOC' is not known in the system.

System Response

The <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDocs</> cannot be archived.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the appropriate tables of the Archive Development Kit
(ADK).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA814 - Archiving object IDOC is unknown ?

  The SAP error message EA814, which states "Archiving object IDOC is unknown," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the archiving object associated with the IDoc (Intermediate Document) you are trying to archive. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object for IDocs may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: If the IDoc archiving settings have been customized incorrectly, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was transported from another system and the transport did not include all necessary components, it may not be recognized.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not support the specific archiving object for IDocs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object for IDocs (usually IDOC) is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it