How To Fix FG870 - Parallel process archiving for & is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Parallel process archiving for & is not activated

What causes this issue?

Parallel process archiving is not activated for the archiving object. To
enable this feature, set the indicator to "X" in Customizing. If this
feature is not required and the normal archiving process is preferred,
use transaction "SARA" for archiving.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG870 - Parallel process archiving for & is not activated ?

  The SAP error message FG870 indicates that the parallel processing for archiving is not activated for a specific object. This can occur when you attempt to execute an archiving job that is set up to run in parallel, but the necessary configuration to allow for parallel processing has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Not Activated: The parallel processing for the archiving object has not been activated in the system settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute parallel archiving.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured to support parallel processing for the specific archiving object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG870 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Parallel Processing:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object.
  Check the settings for the archiving object and ensure that the option for parallel processing is activated.
  If it is not activated, you may need to enable it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving job has the necessary authorizations to perform parallel processing. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured to support parallel processing. This may involve checking system parameters or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites for enabling parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.