How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT627 - Issue category of issue &1 is not valid for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Issue category of issue &1 is not valid for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT627 - Issue category of issue &1 is not valid for archiving ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT627 indicates that the issue category specified for archiving is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of archiving business objects in SAP, particularly when using the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) framework.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The issue category you are trying to use for archiving does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  The issue category is not configured correctly in the archiving object settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the issue category and the archiving object you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /IAM/OBJECT627 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Issue Category:
  
  Verify that the issue category you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the configuration of the archiving object you are working with.
  Ensure that the issue category is correctly assigned to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the issue category is not valid, you may need to create a new issue category or modify the existing one to ensure it aligns with the archiving requirements.
  You can do this in the ILM configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to understand the valid issue categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA - Archive Administration
  SARI - Archive Information
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal for Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)
  
  
  Notes and Guides: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to archiving and ILM for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.