How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE027 - Global customizing for archiving object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Global customizing for archiving object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE027 - Global customizing for archiving object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE027 indicates that there is a problem with the global customizing settings for an archiving object in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the global customizing for the specified archiving object (&1 is a placeholder for the actual archiving object name) does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The global customizing settings for the specified archiving object have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings for the archiving object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the archiving object in question and check if the global customizing settings exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create them. This typically involves defining the archiving object and its parameters.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Customizing:
  
  If the global customizing does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (usually found under SPRO -> SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters for the archiving object are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the customizing settings were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings for the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Archiving objects in SAP are used to manage data archiving processes. Each archiving object has its own set of customizing settings that define how data is archived.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring archiving objects.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.