How To Fix M7791 - Archiving object MM_MATBEL could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Archiving object MM_MATBEL could not be found

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7791 - Archiving object MM_MATBEL could not be found ?

  The SAP error message M7791 indicates that the archiving object MM_MATBEL (which is related to material movements) could not be found. This error typically occurs when you are trying to archive or access archived data related to material movements in the Materials Management (MM) module, but the system cannot locate the necessary archiving object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object MM_MATBEL may not be defined in the system, or it may not have been activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for archiving in the Materials Management module may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object MM_MATBEL is listed and properly configured.
  If it is not present, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving Object:
  
  If the archiving object is not active, you can activate it in the same transaction (SARA).
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for archiving are met.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the archiving object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the archiving object has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the MM module for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  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
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARE: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the general archiving process in SAP, including the prerequisites and steps involved in archiving data in the MM module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.