How To Fix HRLSO_ARCHIVE007 - Program not started by archive management transaction (SARA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRLSO_ARCHIVE - Message class for LSO Archiving.

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Program not started by archive management transaction (SARA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRLSO_ARCHIVE007 - Program not started by archive management transaction (SARA) ?

  The SAP error message HRLSO_ARCHIVE007 indicates that the program was not started by the archive management transaction (SARA). This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute an archiving program directly, rather than through the proper transaction that manages archiving processes.
  Cause:
  
  Direct Execution: The program is being executed directly from the command line or through a custom transaction instead of using the SARA transaction.
  Missing Parameters: The required parameters for the archiving process may not be set correctly when the program is executed outside of SARA.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process through SARA.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Transaction SARA: Always start the archiving process through the SARA transaction. This ensures that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly applied.
  
  Navigate to SARA.
  Select the appropriate archiving object.
  Follow the steps to execute the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving tasks. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA and ensuring that all required parameters are set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into any specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues related to archiving. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might pertain to the error you are encountering.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the HRLSO archiving object or the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or fixes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help documentation for archiving processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRLSO_ARCHIVE007 error and successfully execute the archiving process in SAP.