How To Fix IHC774 - Archive variant & not found, only standard index is written

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 774

• Message text: Archive variant & not found, only standard index is written

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC774 - Archive variant & not found, only standard index is written ?

  The SAP error message IHC774 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified archive variant for the Intercompany Financial Communication (IHC) process. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access an archive variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system. Instead, it defaults to using the standard index.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Variant: The specified archive variant does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the archive variant may not have been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive variant.
  Transport Issues: If the archive variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check if the archive variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Archive Variant:
  
  If the archive variant is missing, you can create a new one by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the IHC module.
  Ensure that the settings for the archive variant are correct and match the requirements of your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the IHC process to ensure that the archive variant is correctly assigned.
  You can do this in the customizing settings under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant IHC settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive variant. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the archive variant was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IHC and archiving for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IHC774 error and ensure that the appropriate archive variant is available for your IHC processes.