How To Fix GD_ARCHIV020 - No archiving objects could be determined for ledger &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD_ARCHIV - Messages of Function Group GD_ARCHIV

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No archiving objects could be determined for ledger &1

What causes this issue?

Archiving objects should be defined for ledger &v1&, but none were
found.

How to fix this error?

Make certain that the data from ledger &v1& can be archived. If you
want to read line items, check to see if the ledger keeps them.
Otherwise, it could be a program error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD_ARCHIV020 - No archiving objects could be determined for ledger &1 ?

  The SAP error message GD_ARCHIV020 indicates that the system could not find any archiving objects associated with the specified ledger. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to archive data related to financial ledgers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Objects: The archiving objects for the specified ledger may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the archiving process may not be set up correctly for the ledger in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving objects.
  Ledger Not Active: The specified ledger may not be active or may not have any data that can be archived.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the archiving process from identifying the objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Objects:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check if the archiving objects related to the ledger are defined and active.
  Ensure that the archiving object for the ledger is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the ledger in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that archiving is enabled.
  Check the customizing settings in transaction SPRO under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Data Archiving.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Status:
  
  Ensure that the ledger specified in the error message is active and has data that can be archived. You can check this in the ledger settings.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any technical issues in the database or system logs that might be affecting the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to archiving and the error message GD_ARCHIV020.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.