How To Fix KR401 - Enter an existing archiving object

KR401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Enter an existing archiving object

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as archiving object. However, the archiving
object &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing archiving object. You can select a suitable archiving
object using F4.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR401 - Enter an existing archiving object ?

  The SAP error message KR401 ("Enter an existing archiving object") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to archiving in SAP, but the system cannot find the specified archiving object. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the archiving process or when trying to access archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Archiving Object: The archiving object you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The archiving object may have been entered incorrectly, such as a typo or using an outdated object name.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object: Check the spelling and ensure that the archiving object you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the SAP transaction code SARA