How To Fix HRALX00_ORG194 - Business partner &1 could not be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRALX00_ORG - HR-ALE-Org Enhancement

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Business partner &1 could not be archived

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when trying to archive business partner &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

The error occurred in function module &V2& when calling &V3& (error code
&V4&).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRALX00_ORG194 - Business partner &1 could not be archived ?

  The SAP error message HRALX00_ORG194 indicates that a specific business partner (identified by &1) could not be archived. This error typically arises during the archiving process in SAP, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module, when the system attempts to archive data related to business partners but encounters issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Objects: The business partner may have dependencies on other objects that prevent it from being archived. For example, if there are active relationships, transactions, or records associated with the business partner, the system will not allow archiving.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The business partner may have incomplete or inconsistent data that needs to be resolved before archiving can occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to archive the business partner.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the archiving object that prevent the archiving of certain business partners.
  
  
  Status of the Business Partner: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow archiving (e.g., active status).
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the business partner for any active relationships or transactions. Ensure that all dependencies are resolved before attempting to archive again.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Verify that all required data for the business partner is complete and consistent. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object related to business partners. Ensure that the settings allow for the archiving of the specific business partner in question.
  
  
  Change Status: If the business partner is in an active status, consider changing it to a status that allows archiving, if applicable.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes and check logs for more detailed error messages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully archive the business partner.