How To Fix IRW_LT001 - Select an archiving object

IRW_LT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Select an archiving object

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IRW_LT001 - Details

• The SAP error message IRW_LT001 ("Select an archiving object") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction related to data archiving, but you have not selected an archiving object. This error is common in the context of SAP's data archiving process, which is used to manage data retention and optimize database performance.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Archiving Object Selected: The user has not selected any archiving object in the relevant transaction screen.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction being used may require an archiving object to be specified, and it has not been done.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select archiving objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IRW_LT001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select an Archiving Object:
  
  Go back to the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for archiving objects.
  Choose the appropriate archiving object from