How To Fix PH068 - Special characteristics of archiving group & could not be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Special characteristics of archiving group & could not be saved

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while saving table T51B2 <LS>Special Characteristics
of Archiving Group</>. The cause of the error cannot be determined any
more precisely in this 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?

Repeat the action that triggered this error message. If the error
re-occurs, contact SAP for clarification.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH068 - Special characteristics of archiving group & could not be saved ?

  The SAP error message PH068, which states "Special characteristics of archiving group & could not be saved," typically occurs in the context of archiving data in SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of archiving objects or issues with the data being archived.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving group may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings for special characteristics.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that is being archived, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid entries.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to perform the archiving operation may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the archiving group.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or system errors that prevent the saving of the archiving group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the archiving group in transaction SARA or the relevant configuration transaction. Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data that you are trying to archive. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled and that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for any specific guidance or known issues related to the error PH068.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects you are working with, as each may have unique requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.