How To Fix /PM0/ABX_DBA_MSG108 - No residence period for obj.category &1; Obj. &2 will not be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_DBA_MSG -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No residence period for obj.category &1; Obj. &2 will not be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_DBA_MSG108 - No residence period for obj.category &1; Obj. &2 will not be archived ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_DBA_MSG108 indicates that there is no defined residence period for the specified object category in the archiving process. This means that the system does not have a set time frame for how long the data for that object category should be retained before it can be archived. As a result, the object in question will not be archived.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Residence Period: The primary cause of this error is that the residence period for the specified object category (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the archiving object settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the archiving object, such as missing or incorrect settings in the Customizing transactions.
  Object Not Configured for Archiving: The object category may not be configured to allow archiving at all.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Residence Period:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction for the archiving object (usually SARA).
  Find the relevant archiving object and check its settings.
  Ensure that a residence period is defined for the object category in question. This is typically done in the "Define Residence Period" section.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the object category is included in the archiving object configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to understand the requirements and settings needed for successful archiving.
  
  
  
  Test Archiving:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test archiving run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows you to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to have proper configurations to ensure that data can be archived correctly.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the residence period is defined and that the archiving object is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the archiving process.