How To Fix PT040 - Unknown archiving device

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Unknown archiving device

What causes this issue?

In archive customizing, you can assign an archive device to an archive.
Otherwise, the value from the profile parameter 'rspo/default_archiver'
is used, or the default value 'ARCH'. However, none of these devices
exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an appropriate device in Transaction SPAD.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT040 - Unknown archiving device ?

  The SAP error message PT040 "Unknown archiving device" typically occurs when the system is unable to recognize or access the specified archiving device. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, missing or incorrect settings, or problems with the underlying storage system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving device may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Device: The specified archiving device may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archiving device.
  Network Issues: If the archiving device is on a network location, there may be connectivity issues.
  File System Issues: The file system where the archiving device is located may be down or not accessible.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the archiving device may be incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the configuration of the archiving object and ensure that the archiving device is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Existence:
  
  Ensure that the archiving device exists and is accessible. If it has been deleted or moved, you may need to recreate or update the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving device. You may need to check user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  If the archiving device is on a network location, test the network connection to ensure that it is reachable.
  
  
  
  Review File System:
  
  Check the status of the file system where the archiving device is located. Ensure that it is up and running and that there are no issues with disk space or access rights.
  
  
  
  Correct Path:
  
  Verify that the path to the archiving device is correctly specified in the configuration. Make any necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA - Archive Administration
  SARI - Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving and data management for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.