How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_ARCHIVING007 - Cannot archive due to Customizing setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Cannot archive due to Customizing setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_ARCHIVING007 - Cannot archive due to Customizing setting ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_ARCHIVING007 indicates that archiving cannot proceed due to specific customizing settings in the system. This error typically arises in the context of archiving logistics data, particularly when using the Logistics Management (LM) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Customizing Settings: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the Customizing settings. This could include missing or incorrect settings related to the archiving process.
  Archiving Object Not Active: The archiving object you are trying to use may not be activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the data to be archived may not meet the requirements set in the customizing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant area for archiving settings.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving Object:
  
  If the archiving object is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same customizing area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Selection:
  
  Review the selection criteria for the data you are trying to archive. Ensure that it aligns with the requirements defined in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other customizing settings or dependencies may affect the archiving process. Ensure that all related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the archiving process.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /ISDFPS/LM_ARCHIVING007 error message in your SAP system.