How To Fix EARC005 - Customizing for archiving object &1 (&2) is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customizing for archiving object &1 (&2) is invalid

What causes this issue?

IS-U Archiving:
You have defined an invalid value for the &V2& field in the &V2&
archiving object.

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?

Please change the value accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC005 - Customizing for archiving object &1 (&2) is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EARC005 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings for a specific archiving object. This error typically arises when the configuration for the archiving object is either incomplete, incorrect, or not properly maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The archiving object may not have been properly configured in the Customizing settings.
  Invalid Configuration: The settings for the archiving object may have been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Compatibility: The archiving object may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the archiving object in question and check the customizing settings.
  Ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing:
  
  If entries are missing, you may need to create or adjust the customizing settings for the archiving object.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG and navigate to the relevant section for archiving object configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the archiving object.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing requests have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to the specific archiving object or the error message. There may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: These are specific to different modules in SAP (e.g., FI, MM, SD) and define how data is archived.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA for archiving, SPRO for customizing, and SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for notes that may provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EARC005 error message in SAP.