How To Fix GD_ARCHIV184 - Activate info structures to read archived data using SAP AS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD_ARCHIV - Messages of Function Group GD_ARCHIV

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Activate info structures to read archived data using SAP AS

What causes this issue?

You want to access data from the archive using the Archive Information
System (AS). You carry out this action in the selection screen by
choosing <ZK>Extras</> -> <ZK>Data Source</>... or in Customizing table
ASACCESS01.
You have called up the SAP DRB (Document Relationship Browser). Here,
you want to search for archived FI-SL documents using SAP-AS..
The archived data cannot be read using AS as no active info structure
exists for the following field catalog(s):
&v2&
&v1&

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?

FI-SL reports (such as transaction GD13, GD20 etc.)
To read data from the archive using an index (AS), contact your system
administrator. Alternatively, you can select the archive files that you
want to read manually (<ZK>Extras</> -> <ZK>Data Source</>). In this
case, no index is used for the archive search. The files selected will
then be read in sequence. This can increase runtime considerably.
If you do not want to read data from the archive, change your settings
in the data source selection dialog box or ask your system
administrator to remove the entry with the name of the current
transaction from Customizing table ASACCESS01.
SAP DRB:
To read data from the archive, contact your system administrator.
If you do not want to read data from the archive, simply ignore this
message.

Procedure for System Administrators

To find out which info structures are active and have to be created,
see the info for archiving object FI_SL_DATA. To see this info, call up
transaction SARA and choose <ZK>Goto</> -> <ZK>Info</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD_ARCHIV184 - Activate info structures to read archived data using SAP AS ?

  The SAP error message GD_ARCHIV184 indicates that you are trying to access archived data, but the necessary info structures are not activated in the SAP system. This typically occurs when you attempt to read archived data without having the appropriate settings in place to access that data.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the info structures that are required to read the archived data have not been activated. In SAP, info structures are used to define how data is stored and accessed, and if they are not activated, the system cannot retrieve the archived data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the relevant info structures. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Info Structures: Determine which info structures are required for the data you are trying to access. This information can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Activate Info Structures:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the relevant archive object.
  Check the settings for the info structures associated with that archive object.
  Activate the necessary info structures by selecting them and using the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate info structures. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Test Access: After activating the info structures, try to access the archived data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and others that may be useful for managing archived data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving and info structures for more detailed guidance on how to manage and access archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.