How To Fix KX979 - Generate archiving program

KX979 - Overview

• 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