How To Fix RECPSF171 - Archiving not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Archiving not activated

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

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a correspondence application for the mass print program
in which archiving is not activated.

System Response

The system does not archive documents.

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing activity, <DS:SIMG.REFXVC_TIVCPCA>Define
Correspondence Applications and Assign Correspondence Activities</>,
set the <ZK>Archive</> indicator under the basic settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF171 - Archiving not activated ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF171: Archiving not activated typically indicates that the archiving process for a specific object or data set has not been enabled in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to archive data related to a specific application or module.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Not Configured: The archiving object has not been configured or activated in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the archiving object may not be correctly set up.
  Object-Specific Issues: The specific archiving object you are trying to use may not be supported or may require additional configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object you are trying to use is listed and activated.
  If it is not activated, you may need to activate it by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving Object:
  
  If the archiving object is not activated, you may need to activate it in the customizing settings. This usually involves:
  
  Navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Finding the section for archiving and enabling the specific archiving object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  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: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on archiving configurations.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects relevant to your SAP modules, as each may have unique requirements and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECPSF171 error and successfully activate archiving in your SAP system.