How To Fix HRPIQ000320 - Setting for application archiving is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Setting for application archiving is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000320 - Setting for application archiving is inactive ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000320 indicates that the settings for application archiving are inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with data archiving processes.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive Archiving Object: The archiving object related to the HR data you are trying to archive is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings in the system may not be properly configured or may have been inadvertently deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Missing Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for archiving may not have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Activation:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the relevant archiving object (e.g., for HR data) is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for archiving in transaction SPRO.
  Ensure that the archiving settings for the relevant HR data are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to archiving in the HR module to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. In SAP, this is typically done using archiving objects that define the data to be archived.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPIQ000320 error message.