How To Fix GX106 - Unknown table &1 found during selection of records to be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Unknown table &1 found during selection of records to be archived

What causes this issue?

Using processing control "Output combination list only", the program
found table name &V1&, which was not forseen.

System Response

The number of records to be archived is not exact, since the records of
table &V1& are not counted.
This will not effect (future) archiving.

How to fix this error?

Inform SAP about this fact.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX106 - Unknown table &1 found during selection of records to be archived ?

  The SAP error message GX106, which states "Unknown table &1 found during selection of records to be archived," typically occurs during the archiving process when the system encounters a table that it does not recognize or that is not properly configured for archiving.
  Cause:
  
  
  Table Not Configured for Archiving: The table mentioned in the error message (&1) may not be set up in the SAP system for archiving. This can happen if the table is not included in the archiving object or if the archiving object is not properly defined.
  
  
  Custom Tables: If the table is a custom table created by a user or a third-party application, it may not have the necessary archiving settings.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object that prevent the system from recognizing the table.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check the configuration of the archiving object related to the table in question.
  Ensure that the table is included in the archiving object and that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Add Table to Archiving Object:
  
  If the table is not included, you may need to add it to the archiving object. This typically requires development access and knowledge of the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Tables:
  
  If the table is a custom table, ensure that it has been properly defined for archiving. You may need to create a custom archiving object if one does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the archiving object was transported, verify that all necessary components were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for any specific instructions or known issues regarding the table in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the archiving process you are attempting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on archiving issues.
  
  
  Archiving Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with SAP archiving best practices to ensure that your archiving processes are efficient and compliant with SAP standards.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GX106 error and implement a solution to resolve it.