How To Fix OQ705 - Table & is not defined for payment card transaction archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Table & is not defined for payment card transaction archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ705 - Table & is not defined for payment card transaction archiving ?

  The SAP error message OQ705 indicates that a specific table is not defined for payment card transaction archiving. This error typically arises when the system is trying to archive payment card transactions, but it cannot find the necessary configuration or definition for the specified table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The table mentioned in the error message may not be configured correctly in the archiving settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom tables or modifications in the system, they may not be included in the archiving configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP you are using may not support certain tables for archiving, or there may be a mismatch in the expected configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the archiving object related to payment card transactions and ensure that the table in question is included in the configuration.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it manually or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If there are custom tables or modifications, ensure that they are properly defined in the archiving object.
  Consult with your ABAP developers to verify that the custom logic is compatible with the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on archiving payment card transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the archiving process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving payment card transactions for specific requirements and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.