How To Fix HRPA_ARCH016 - Error in configuration for &1; infotypes not configured for groups

HRPA_ARCH016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in configuration for &1; infotypes not configured for groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH016 - Error in configuration for &1; infotypes not configured for groups ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH016 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of infotypes in the context of archiving in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, it suggests that certain infotypes are not configured for the specified groups, which can prevent the archiving process from proceeding correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The infotypes that are supposed to be archived have not been configured properly in the archiving settings.
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The infotypes may not be assigned to the correct archiving group, or the group itself may not be set up correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the infotypes that prevent them from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPA_ARCH016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Data Administration -> Archiving -> Define Infotypes