How To Fix EA817 - Archiving not possible due to missing classification

EA817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Archiving not possible due to missing classification

What causes this issue?

The archiving could not be executed because the control table was not
maintained.

System Response

The archiving was terminated. The control table was completed with
default values.

How to fix this error?

The archiving of IDocs is controlled by the current status of the IDoc
concerned. The IDoc can only be archived if its current status is
defined as allowing archiving to take place. This ensures the
consistency of data within a process. The appropriate table has been
initialized. You can now change the settings according to your
requirements.

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Archiving can now take place.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA817 - Archiving not possible due to missing classification ?

  The SAP error message EA817 indicates that archiving is not possible because of a missing classification. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary classification data for the objects you are trying to archive. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The object you are trying to archive does not have the required classification data assigned to it. This could be due to incomplete data entry or a failure in the classification process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary classification.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that prevent the classification from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Classification Data:
  
  Verify that the objects you are trying to archive have the necessary classification data assigned. You can do this by checking the relevant master data records