How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE300 - New archiving not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 300

• Message text: New archiving not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE300 - New archiving not active ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE300 indicates that the archiving process for materials management (MM) is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to access archived data or when attempting to perform archiving activities.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Archiving Not Configured: The archiving object for the relevant data has not been configured or activated in the system.
  Archiving Object Not Active: The specific archiving object related to the materials management (MM) module is not active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute archiving functions.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent archiving from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MMPUR_ARCHIVE300 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the relevant archiving object (e.g., MM_PUR) is configured and active.
  If it is not active, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving Object:
  
  If the archiving object is not active, you can activate it by navigating to the relevant settings in SARA.
  Ensure that the necessary customizing settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving activities. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review system logs for any technical issues that may be affecting the archiving process.
  You can use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in the MM module for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: In SAP, archiving objects are used to define which data can be archived and how it should be processed. Each module (like MM, SD, etc.) has its own archiving objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARE (Archive Explorer) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to archiving in the MM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MMPUR_ARCHIVE300 error in your SAP system.