How To Fix PH107 - Create an active audit area for time evaluation for data destruction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Create an active audit area for time evaluation for data destruction

What causes this issue?

No policies have been defined in the <LS>Information Retention Manager
</> (IRM) for <LS>Information Lifecycle Management</> (ILM) for the
<DS:GLOS.3526B454AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>archiving object</> <LS>HR:
Time Evaluation Results</> (PA_TIME), which supports the data
destruction function for ILM.

System Response

In this system, <LS>Information Lifecycle Mangement</> is activated with
the <LB>ILM</> switch. The programs for archiving object PA_CALC are not
executed without an active IRM policy.

How to fix this error?

Create an active IRM policy for archiving object PA_TIME.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH107 - Create an active audit area for time evaluation for data destruction ?

  The SAP error message PH107, which states "Create an active audit area for time evaluation for data destruction," typically occurs in the context of time management and data archiving in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires an active audit area for the time evaluation process, particularly when it comes to the destruction of time data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Audit Area: There is no active audit area defined for the time evaluation process in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for time evaluation or data destruction may not be properly set up.
  Archiving Settings: The archiving settings for time data may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to process data destruction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH107 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define an Active Audit Area:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Time Management > Time Evaluation > Define Audit Areas.
  Create a new audit area or activate an existing one. Ensure that it is properly configured for the time evaluation process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the time evaluation settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the schema and rules related to time evaluation.
  Verify that the relevant infotypes and data structures are correctly set up for the audit area.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings:
  
  Check the archiving settings for time data. You can do this by navigating to SAP Easy Access Menu > Tools > Administration > Data Archiving.
  Ensure that the archiving objects related to time data are correctly defined and that the necessary jobs for data destruction are scheduled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time evaluation and data archiving for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the time evaluation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) and SARA (Archive Administration) for managing time data and archiving processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PH107 error and ensure that your time evaluation and data destruction processes function correctly.