How To Fix /EACC/ARCHIV006 - Define &1 as a selection characteristic too

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/ARCHIV -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Define &1 as a selection characteristic too

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV006 - Define &1 as a selection characteristic too ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV006 Define &1 as a selection characteristic too typically occurs in the context of the SAP Archive Management or Data Archiving process. This error indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) has not been defined as a selection characteristic in the relevant configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to execute an archiving job or process that requires a specific characteristic to be defined as a selection characteristic, but it has not been configured as such. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic has not been set up in the archive object configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: The characteristic may be incorrectly defined or not included in the selection criteria for the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the characteristic in question is defined as a selection characteristic in the relevant archive object configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archive Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archive object that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Archive Object:
  
  Click on the "Define Selection Characteristics" option.
  Check if the characteristic indicated by &1 is listed among the selection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Add the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not listed, you will need to add it.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and meets the requirements for selection.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process:
  
  Once the configuration is updated, try to re-run the archiving job or process that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA for archiving, SARI for archiving information, and SADL for data lifecycle management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to Data Archiving and Archive Management for detailed instructions and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By ensuring that all necessary characteristics are properly defined in the archive object configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your archiving tasks.