How To Fix F9651 - Maintain an archive index life

F9651 - Overview

• 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