How To Fix PPEENG555 - Archiving selection for &1 &2 changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Archiving selection for &1 &2 changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG555 - Archiving selection for &1 &2 changed ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG555 indicates that there has been a change in the archiving selection for a specific object (denoted by &1 and &2). This message typically arises in the context of archiving processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of engineering data or project-related information.
  Cause:
  The error message PPEENG555 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Changes in Archiving Configuration: The archiving settings for the specified object have been modified, which may affect how data is selected for archiving.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving process from proceeding.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  System Updates: Changes in the system configuration or updates to the SAP system may lead to changes in archiving selections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEENG555 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Review the archiving settings for the specific object (check transaction SARA for archiving objects).
  Ensure that the selection criteria for archiving are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no issues that would prevent archiving.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs to see what modifications were made to the archiving selection.
  This can help identify if a recent change is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for the specific object to understand any recent changes or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA (Archiving Administration)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to your business processes, as they may have unique configurations and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PPEENG555 error in your SAP system.