How To Fix RECAAP073 - &1 &2 was archived on &3 by user &4; archiving access inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &1 &2 was archived on &3 by user &4; archiving access inactive

What causes this issue?

The requested data was already archived.
Reading the data directly from the archive is normally possible, but
this option was deactivated for object type &V1& in
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVCAARRES>Customizing</> (<LS>No Archive Access</>
indicator).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAP073 - &1 &2 was archived on &3 by user &4; archiving access inactive ?

  The SAP error message RECAAP073 indicates that an archiving access to a specific object has been deactivated. This typically occurs when an archived object is being accessed, but the system settings do not allow for access to archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Access Inactive: The primary cause of this error is that the archiving access for the specified object has been set to inactive. This means that the system does not permit access to the archived data for that object.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to access the archived data may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to access archived objects.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for archiving may not be correctly set up, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Archiving Access:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the archiving settings for the specific object and ensure that the archiving access is set to active.
  This can typically be done in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) or through the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access archived data. This may involve checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG.
  If necessary, assign the appropriate roles that include access to archived data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to archiving for the specific object to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed for proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, including how to manage archived data and the implications of archiving on data access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECAAP073 error and restore access to the archived data.