How To Fix PH316 - Use the transaction SARA to start the archiving object

PH316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Use the transaction SARA to start the archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH316 - Use the transaction SARA to start the archiving object ?

  The SAP error message PH316 indicates that you need to use the transaction SARA to start the archiving process for a specific archiving object. This message typically arises when you attempt to access or manage data that is subject to archiving but has not yet been archived.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The data you are trying to access is eligible for archiving but has not been archived yet.
  The system requires that you first archive the data using the appropriate archiving object before you can perform certain operations on it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH316 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Transaction SARA:
  
  Open the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code SARA in the command field.
  
  
  
  Select the Archiving Object:
  
  In the SARA transaction, you will need to specify the archiving object related to the data you are trying to manage. This could be related to various modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD, etc.).
  
  
  
  Start the Archiving Process:
  
  Once you have selected