How To Fix KE874 - Archiving environment of profitability area & generated without errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Archiving environment of profitability area & generated without errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE874 - Archiving environment of profitability area & generated without errors ?

  The SAP error message KE874 typically indicates an issue related to the archiving environment of a profitability area in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The message suggests that there may be a problem with the archiving process for profitability segments, which can affect reporting and data management.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Configuration Issues: The archiving settings for the profitability area may not be correctly configured.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent successful archiving.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues in the SAP system that are preventing the archiving process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object for profitability analysis is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the necessary customizing settings for the profitability area are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the profitability area data to identify any inconsistencies or errors.
  Use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA) to analyze the profitability segments and ensure that all data is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform archiving operations.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any technical errors that may have occurred during the archiving process.
  If there are any specific error messages, investigate those further to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address the specific error message KE874 or related archiving issues.
  Implement any recommended corrections or updates provided in the notes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test archiving run to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KE4S: Display CO-PA Data
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CO-PA and archiving processes for best practices and guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.