How To Fix FINS_ARCH031 - Table &1 not registered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ARCH - Financials Archiving

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Table &1 not registered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ARCH031 - Table &1 not registered ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ARCH031 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not registered for archiving in the SAP system. This typically occurs when you attempt to archive data related to a table that has not been properly configured for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Registered: The table you are trying to archive is not registered in the archiving object.
  Missing Configuration: The archiving object for the table may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Custom Tables: If you are working with custom tables, they may not have been included in the archiving configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the archiving object associated with the table in question.
  Ensure that the table is included in the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Register the Table:
  
  If the table is not registered, you may need to register it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant archiving object in transaction SARA.
  Adding the table to the list of tables that are part of the archiving object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to understand the requirements and steps for registration.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If you are dealing with a custom table, you may need to create a custom archiving object and register the table within that object.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  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 insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ARCH031 error and successfully register the table for archiving.