How To Fix EMDUS601 - Customizing setting for MDUS request data: Archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Customizing setting for MDUS request data: Archive

What causes this issue?

If the billing documents contain MDUS request data, they are also
archived due to the Customizing settings.

System Response

The system also archives the corresponding MDUS request for archiving
document ISU_BILL.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMDUS601 - Customizing setting for MDUS request data: Archive ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS601 typically indicates an issue related to the customizing settings for the MDUS (Material Data Update Service) request data, specifically concerning archiving. This error can arise in various scenarios, often related to the configuration of the archiving process for material data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error may occur if the necessary customizing settings for archiving MDUS request data are not properly configured in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that is being archived, which can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations, leading to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the archiving object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and ensure that the settings for archiving MDUS request data are correctly configured.
  Verify that the archiving object for MDUS is defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data that is being archived for any inconsistencies or errors. This may involve running consistency checks or reviewing logs for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and MDUS to understand the requirements and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EMDUS601 error effectively.