How To Fix KM851 - **** Messages 851-859 are reserved for EC-PCA Archiving ****

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 851

• Message text: **** Messages 851-859 are reserved for EC-PCA Archiving ****

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM851 - **** Messages 851-859 are reserved for EC-PCA Archiving **** ?

  The SAP error message KM851, along with messages KM852 to KM859, indicates that these messages are reserved for the EC-PCA (Enterprise Controlling - Profit Center Accounting) archiving process. This means that the system is trying to access or process data related to EC-PCA archiving, but it is encountering an issue.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process Not Configured: The archiving process for EC-PCA may not be properly configured in your SAP system.
  Data Not Archived: The data that the system is trying to access may not have been archived yet, or the archiving process may have failed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving functions.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EC-PCA module or the archiving settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA to check the archiving object for EC-PCA.
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Process:
  
  If data has not been archived, you may need to run the archiving process for EC-PCA. This can typically be done through the transaction code SARA and selecting the appropriate archiving object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving tasks. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EC-PCA archiving for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on EC-PCA archiving.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on EC-PCA and archiving processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM851 error and implement a solution.