How To Fix F9651 - Maintain an archive index life

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Maintain an archive index life

What causes this issue?

Either you have not defined an archive index life or the value you
entered is not permitted. Note that the figure you enter as archive
index life must be positive. This figure defines the minimum life of
the data for displaying a document of this type from the database. This
life is measured in days and must be equal to or greater than the
document life.

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?

Enter the value in line with the above information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9651 - Maintain an archive index life ?

  The SAP error message F9651, "Maintain an archive index life," typically occurs in the context of archiving in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires you to define a retention period for the archive index, which is essential for managing archived data effectively.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the archive index life (the period for which the archive index is retained) has not been set or is not properly maintained in the system. The archive index is crucial for accessing archived data, and without a defined retention period, the system cannot manage the lifecycle of archived data appropriately.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error F9651, you need to maintain the archive index life in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archive Management Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Maintain Archive Index Life:
  
  In the Archive Administration screen, navigate to the "Settings" menu.
  Select "Archive Index" and then "Maintain Archive Index Life."
  
  
  
  Define the Retention Period:
  
  Enter the desired retention period for the archive index. This is typically defined in terms of years, months, or days, depending on your organization's data retention policy.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Configuration Issues:
  
  Ensure that all other necessary configurations related to archiving are correctly set up, including the archiving object and the archiving sessions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the archive index life, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to move data that is no longer actively used from the database to a storage medium, which helps in improving system performance and managing data growth.
  Retention Policies: Organizations often have specific data retention policies that dictate how long different types of data should be kept. Ensure that your settings comply with these policies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.