How To Fix /PM0/ABP_ACC233 - Accounts: No access to archive; Info structure is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_ACC -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Accounts: 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_ACC233 - Accounts: No access to archive; Info structure is not active ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ACC233 Accounts: No access to archive; Info structure is not active typically indicates that the system is unable to access archived data for accounts because the relevant information structure is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with archived data in the context of account management or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Info Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the information structure required to access 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 archive files are not accessible, this error may also occur.
  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 where the info structure is defined (e.g., Logistics -> Information System -> Info Structures).
  Check if the info structure related to the accounts is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving process has been completed successfully.
  Verify that the archive files are available and accessible in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the archived data.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after attempting to access the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific info structure and archiving process for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  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 SPRO, SARA (for archiving), and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the info structure in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on info structures and archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain access to the archived account data.