How To Fix KX979 - Generate archiving program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 979

• Message text: Generate archiving program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX979 - Generate archiving program ?

  The SAP error message KX979, which states "Generate archiving program," typically occurs in the context of the archiving process for controlling (CO) documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate the necessary archiving program for the specified data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database or the SAP system itself.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that is being archived.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX979 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA and check the settings for the archiving object related to CO documents.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Check the database for any issues that might be affecting the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data that is being archived. You can use transaction CKR1 to check for inconsistencies in CO documents.
  
  
  
  Generate Archiving Program Manually:
  
  If the automatic generation fails, you can try to generate the archiving program manually. This can sometimes resolve issues related to the automatic process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  CKR1: Check CO Document Consistency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KX979 error in your SAP system.