How To Fix OQ821 - &1 DTF table names were selected from &2 to be added to archive object &3

OQ821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: &1 DTF table names were selected from &2 to be added to archive object &3

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OQ821 - Details

• The SAP error message OQ821 typically indicates an issue related to archiving in the SAP system. This message is generated when the system attempts to select Data Transfer Format (DTF) table names for archiving but encounters a problem. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, leading to issues in selecting the appropriate DTF tables.
  Missing DTF Tables: The DTF tables that are supposed to be archived may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DTF tables or the archiving object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving process from proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the DTF tables are correctly defined and associated with