How To Fix FAA_ARCH005 - Please use new archiving object FAA_ASSET; AM_ASSET is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_ARCH - Data Archiving Fixed Asset Accounting S/4

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Please use new archiving object FAA_ASSET; AM_ASSET is obsolete

What causes this issue?

The new asset logic has been activated. This means that archiving in
Asset Accounting uses archiving object <AB>FAA_ASSET</>.
In contrast, archiving object <AB>AM_ASSET</> is obsolete.

System Response

The archiving process for archiving object <AB>AM_ASSET</> is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Use archiving object <AB>FAA_ASSET </>instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_ARCH005 - Please use new archiving object FAA_ASSET; AM_ASSET is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message FAA_ARCH005 indicates that the archiving object AM_ASSET is obsolete and that you should use the new archiving object FAA_ASSET for archiving asset accounting data. This error typically arises when attempting to archive asset data using the outdated archiving object.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of an obsolete archiving object (AM_ASSET) in the asset accounting module. SAP periodically updates its software and may deprecate older objects in favor of newer, more efficient ones. In this case, the transition from AM_ASSET to FAA_ASSET is part of such an update.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to switch to the new archiving object FAA_ASSET. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Custom Programs/Reports: If you have any custom programs or reports that reference the old archiving object (AM_ASSET), you will need to update them to use FAA_ASSET instead.
  
  
  Update Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the archiving object FAA_ASSET.
  Configure the archiving settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Process:
  
  Execute the archiving process using the new object FAA_ASSET.
  Ensure that you follow the standard archiving procedure, including the selection of data to be archived.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving: Before running the archiving in a production environment, it is advisable to test the process in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that everything works as expected.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that relevant documentation is updated and that users are trained on the new archiving process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates regarding the transition from AM_ASSET to FAA_ASSET.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on asset accounting and archiving processes.
  System Upgrade: If you are on an older version of SAP, consider upgrading to a more recent version that supports the new archiving object and provides additional features and improvements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_ARCH005 error and successfully archive your asset accounting data using the new archiving object.