How To Fix GX101 - Enter a valid archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter a valid archiving object

What causes this issue?

The archiving object entered is not valid for the current program.
Use only the following archiving objects: CO_CEL_RCL (Reconciliation
Ledger), FI_SL_DATA (FI-SL, Extended General Ledger), FLC_OBJECT
FI_LC_SUM, FI_LC_ITEM (FI-LC, Consolidation), PCA_OBJECT (EC-PCA,
Profit Center), FI_GLF_SUM, FI_GLF_IT (Flexible General Ledger).

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX101 - Enter a valid archiving object ?

  The SAP error message GX101, which states "Enter a valid archiving object," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an archiving operation without specifying a valid archiving object in the relevant transaction or program. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data archiving processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Archiving Object: The archiving object entered does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified archiving object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the archiving object name entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object: Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Correct Configuration: If the archiving object is not configured correctly, you may need to set it up properly. This can involve defining the archiving object in the system and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  Input Validation: Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Make sure that the archiving object name is entered correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details about the archiving object you are trying to use. This can provide insights into its purpose and any prerequisites.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration - Used for managing archiving objects.
  SARI: Archive Information System - Used to view archived data.
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object corresponds to a specific business process or data type (e.g., financial documents, material documents). Ensure you are using the correct object for your needs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the archiving object in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GX101 error and successfully perform the desired archiving operation in SAP.