How To Fix INFTYLOG_JP005 - Choose an archiving session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INFTYLOG_JP - Infotype Log Japan

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Choose an archiving session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INFTYLOG_JP005 - Choose an archiving session ?

  The SAP error message INFTYLOG_JP005 typically occurs in the context of archiving sessions in SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of infotypes in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select an archiving session before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Archiving Session Selected: The user has not selected an archiving session from the available options.
  Session Not Available: There may be no archiving sessions available for selection, possibly due to previous sessions being completed or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select archiving sessions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the INFTYLOG_JP005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select an Archiving Session:
  
  Navigate to the archiving transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection box that lists available archiving sessions.
  Choose an appropriate archiving session from the list.
  
  
  
  Create an Archiving Session:
  
  If no sessions are available, you may need to create a new archiving session. This typically involves running the archiving program for the relevant infotypes.
  Ensure that the archiving process is correctly configured and executed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select archiving sessions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure your user role has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to archiving sessions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving sessions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this error.
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP HCM, including how to set up and manage archiving sessions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the INFTYLOG_JP005 error and continue with your archiving tasks in SAP.