How To Fix HRPIQNL_ARCH005 - Archiving flag will be set in a test run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQNL_ARCH - Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Archiving flag will be set in a test run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQNL_ARCH005 - Archiving flag will be set in a test run ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQNL_ARCH005 indicates that the archiving flag will be set in a test run. This message typically occurs during the archiving process in SAP, particularly in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Personnel Administration (PA) data.
  Cause:
  The error message is not necessarily an error but rather a notification that the archiving process is being executed in test mode. In test mode, the system simulates the archiving process without actually performing any data deletion or archiving. This is useful for validating the archiving process and ensuring that everything is set up correctly before executing it in production mode.
  Solution:
  To resolve this message and proceed with the actual archiving process, you need to run the archiving program in production mode instead of test mode. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code for archiving (e.g., SARA for archiving objects).
  
  
  
  Select the Archiving Object:
  
  Choose the relevant archiving object related to HR data (e.g., HRP1000 for personnel data).
  
  
  
  Change the Execution Mode:
  
  Ensure that the option for "Test Run" is unchecked. This is usually a checkbox or radio button in the selection screen of the archiving transaction.
  
  
  
  Execute the Archiving Process:
  
  Start the archiving process again. This time, it should run in production mode, and the archiving flag will be set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data volume. It involves moving data to an archive storage system while ensuring that it can be retrieved if needed.
  Test Runs: Always perform a test run before executing archiving in production to ensure that the data selected for archiving is correct and that the process will not cause any issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the specific archiving object documentation for detailed information on the archiving process, prerequisites, and configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues or if the message persists even after following the above steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.