How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT629 - Status of activity &1 does not allow archiving, validation missing

/IAM/OBJECT629 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Status of activity &1 does not allow archiving, validation missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT629 - Status of activity &1 does not allow archiving, validation missing ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT629 Status of activity &1 does not allow archiving, validation missing typically occurs in the context of archiving processes within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) framework. This error indicates that the status of the specified activity does not meet the criteria required for archiving, and there is a validation issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The activity status indicated by &1 does not allow for archiving. This could be due to the activity being in a state that is not eligible for archiving (e.g., it may still be active or in a processing state).
  Missing Validation: There may be a missing validation step that is required to confirm that the activity can be archived. This could be due to configuration settings or missing data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving configuration for the specific object may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to archive