How To Fix KR402 - Enter an archiving object


KR402 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

  • Message number: 402

  • Message text: Enter an archiving object

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have selected the archive as data source but have not entered an
    archiving object.

    System Response

    To read from the archive, the system needs the archiving object and a
    selection of archive files.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter an archiving object or select the database as data source.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR402 - Enter an archiving object ?
    The SAP error message KR402 ("Enter an archiving object") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction related to archiving in SAP, but the system requires you to specify an archiving object that is not provided. This error is common in the context of archiving financial documents or other data that needs to be managed in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the absence of a required archiving object in the transaction you are trying to execute. Archiving objects are used in SAP to define which data can be archived and how it should be processed. If the system does not recognize or cannot find the archiving object, it will trigger this error.
    Solution: To resolve the KR402 error, follow these steps: Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to execute when you encounter the error. This will help you understand the context of the archiving process. Check Archiving Object: Ensure

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