How To Fix PH004 - Archiving group &1 not found in T51B1 and/or T51B2


PH004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Archiving group &1 not found in T51B1 and/or T51B2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH004 - Archiving group &1 not found in T51B1 and/or T51B2 ?
    The SAP error message PH004 indicates that the archiving group specified in the system is not found in the tables T51B1 and/or T51B2. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process data related to an archiving group that has not been defined or has been incorrectly configured in the system.
    
    Cause: Missing Archiving Group: The archiving group specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the T51B1 (Archiving Groups for Personnel Administration) or T51B2 (Archiving Groups for Organizational Management) tables. Incorrect Configuration: The archiving group may have been deleted or not properly set up in the system. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the archiving group is referenced but not defined.
    Solution: Check Archiving Group Configuration: Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Data Archiving -> Define Archiving Groups. Verify if the archiving group in question exists. If

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