How To Fix JBD_VTMD_ARCH004 - No Customizing exists for object-specific determination of residence time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_VTMD_ARCH - Message Class for Object VTMD_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_VTMD_ARCH004 - No Customizing exists for object-specific determination of residence time ?

  The SAP error message JBD_VTMD_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 Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the archiving object settings, leading to the system being unable to determine the residence time.
  Object Not Supported: The archiving object you are trying to use may not be supported for residence time determination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this 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., Cross-Application Components > Data Archiving > Define Residence Time).
  Ensure that the residence time is defined for the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  If the residence time is not defined, you will need to create a new entry for the specific archiving object.
  Specify the necessary parameters, such as the residence time in days, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object:
  
  Check if the archiving object you are using is correctly configured and supported for residence time determination.
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for the archiving object are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring residence time for archiving objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Data Archiving) and SARI (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message JBD_VTMD_ARCH004 and successfully configure the residence time for your archiving objects.