How To Fix /PM0/ABP_ACC231 - Non cash flow: No access to archive; Info structure is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_ACC -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Non cash flow: No access to archive; Info structure is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ACC231 - Non cash flow: No access to archive; Info structure is not active ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ACC231 Non cash flow: No access to archive; Info structure is not active typically indicates that the system is trying to access archived data related to non-cash flow accounting, but it cannot do so because the relevant information structure is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Info Structure: The error suggests that the information structure required for accessing the archived data is not active. This can happen if the structure has not been set up correctly or if it has been deactivated.
  Archiving Issues: If the archiving process was not completed successfully or if the data was archived without the necessary configurations, it could lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Info Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for the info structure (e.g., Logistics or Financial Accounting).
  Find the specific info structure related to non-cash flow accounting and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving process has been set up correctly and that the data has been archived properly.
  You can check the archiving logs to see if there were any issues during the archiving process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include access to the relevant transactions and data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific info structure and archiving process for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archiving processes and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific info structure in the SAP Support Portal. These notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on non-cash flow accounting and archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary info structures are active and accessible.