How To Fix ILM_ARC_AUTOMATION006 - Variant &1 for archiving object &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ARC_AUTOMATION - ILM TAANA Archiving Message Log

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Variant &1 for archiving object &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ARC_AUTOMATION006 - Variant &1 for archiving object &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ARC_AUTOMATION006 indicates that a specific variant for an archiving object does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute an archiving process using a variant that has not been defined or is not available for the specified archiving object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The specified variant (&1) for the archiving object (&2) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Variant Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variant name you are trying to use.
  Archiving Object Not Configured: The archiving object itself may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object (&2).
  Click on the "Variants" button to see if the specified variant (&1) exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  In the same Variants screen, you can create a new variant by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the necessary parameters and save the variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured and activated.
  Check the settings in the transaction code SARA for the specific archiving object.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the variant name you are using in your process to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object and its variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCHIVE: Archive Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving objects and variants.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error ILM_ARC_AUTOMATION006 and successfully use the desired variant for your archiving process.