How To Fix JBD_FCTY_ARCH004 - No Customizing exists for object-specific determination of residence time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_FCTY_ARCH - Message Class for Object FCTY_ARCH

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No Customizing exists for object-specific determination of residence time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBD_FCTY_ARCH004 - No Customizing exists for object-specific determination of residence time ?

  The SAP error message JBD_FCTY_ARCH004 indicates that there is no customizing available for the object-specific determination of residence time in the context of the SAP system's archiving process. This error typically arises when the system is trying to determine the residence time for archiving objects, but the necessary configuration has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the required customizing settings for the specific object (e.g., a particular data type or archiving object) have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not have been properly configured for archiving.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for archiving (e.g., Data Archiving).
  Look for the settings related to the specific archiving object that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the residence time is defined for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  If the residence time is not defined, you will need to create a new entry.
  Specify the necessary parameters, including the object type and the residence time.
  
  
  
  Review Object-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary object-specific settings are correctly configured.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the settings were recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to re-transport the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance on required settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings that determine how data is archived, including residence time, which defines how long data should remain in the database before being archived.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring archiving settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message JBD_FCTY_ARCH004 in your SAP system.