How To Fix PSSC_ARCHIVING020 - Global settings for archiving object &1 have not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_ARCHIVING - Message Class for Social Services Archiving

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Global settings for archiving object &1 have not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_ARCHIVING020 - Global settings for archiving object &1 have not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_ARCHIVING020 indicates that the global settings for a specific archiving object (denoted by &1) have not been maintained. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute an archiving process without the necessary configuration in place for that particular archiving object.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving object you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The archiving object has not been defined in the system.
  The global settings for the archiving object have not been maintained or are incomplete.
  The necessary authorizations or roles are not assigned to the user attempting to perform the archiving.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Enter the archiving object name that corresponds to the error message.
  Check if the global settings for the archiving object have been maintained. If not, you will need to configure them.
  
  
  
  Maintain Global Settings:
  
  In the SARA transaction, select the archiving object and navigate to the "Global Settings" section.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including:
  
  Archive file settings
  Object-specific settings
  Retention periods
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to understand the required settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the archiving process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to archiving for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the global settings for the archiving object are properly maintained, you should be able to resolve the PSSC_ARCHIVING020 error and proceed with your archiving tasks.