How To Fix GX707 - No archiving status specified (deleted/not deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 707

• Message text: No archiving status specified (deleted/not deleted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX707 - No archiving status specified (deleted/not deleted) ?

  The SAP error message GX707, which states "No archiving status specified (deleted/not deleted)," typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the archiving status of the data being processed, which can hinder the archiving or deletion of data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Status: The archiving status for the data object in question has not been defined or is not correctly set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the related settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the database or the archiving logs that prevent the system from determining the status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or change the archiving status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the configuration for the relevant archiving object.
  Ensure that the archiving status is correctly defined for the object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Logs:
  
  Check the archiving logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the status is not being recognized.
  Use transaction SARA to view the logs related to the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  You can use transaction SARA to run consistency checks for the archiving object.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Archiving Job:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reprocessing the archiving job. Sometimes, simply restarting the job can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific settings and configurations that need to be correctly set up for successful archiving.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GX707 error message in your SAP system.