How To Fix GD_ARCHIV185 - Archive access via SAP AS not possible; matching field catalog missing

GD_ARCHIV185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD_ARCHIV - Messages of Function Group GD_ARCHIV

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Archive access via SAP AS not possible; matching field catalog missing

What causes this issue?

You want to access archived data via the Archive Information System
(SAP AS). This is not possible since the field catalog for archiving
object &v1 is missing. This field catalog is included in the standard
system.
For the aforementioned object, the desired data is not determined using
SAP AS. Rather, the archive files in question are all read
sequentially. This procedure can be quite time consuming for large
amounts of data.

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?

If you regularly use the valuation function and would thus like access
via the Archive Information System, contact the responsible SAP
development department.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD_ARCHIV185 - Archive access via SAP AS not possible; matching field catalog missing ?

  The SAP error message GD_ARCHIV185 indicates that there is an issue with accessing archived data through the SAP Archive System (AS). Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to access the archive because the necessary field catalog is missing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The error typically arises when the field catalog required for accessing the archived data is not defined or is not available in the system. The field catalog is essential for mapping the fields in the archive to the fields in the database.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Archive Administration settings or the specific archive object that is being accessed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the archive files themselves