How To Fix PH065 - Global characteristics of archiving group could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Global characteristics of archiving group could not be read

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system read the <LS>Global Characteristics
of Archiving Group</> table (T51B1). The cause of the error cannot be
precisely determined in this particular situation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that table T51B1 includes an entry for the archiving group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH065 - Global characteristics of archiving group could not be read ?

  The SAP error message PH065, which states "Global characteristics of archiving group could not be read," typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the global characteristics associated with a specific archiving group, which can hinder the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving group may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving group or its characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the archiving group in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving group was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that led to incomplete or incorrect configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the configuration of the archiving group.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined and that the archiving object is properly assigned to the archiving group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the archiving group. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the archiving object to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports related to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the archiving group was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the archiving process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require assistance from a technical consultant or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.