How To Fix GX712 - The archiving object specified does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 712

• Message text: The archiving object specified does not exist

What causes this issue?

An invalide archiving object was transferred to a function module in
function group GARX.
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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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX712 - The archiving object specified does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GX712, which states "The archiving object specified does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or manage an archiving object that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the archiving process or when trying to retrieve archived data.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Archiving Object: The archiving object you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the archiving object from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration)