How To Fix RQ050 - Archiving category & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Archiving category & not maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry or maintain the archive class.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ050 - Archiving category & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RQ050, which states "Archiving category & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's archiving process, particularly when dealing with the archiving of data in the SAP system. This error indicates that the archiving category specified in the system is not properly maintained or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving category that is referenced in the error message has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings or parameters associated with the archiving category in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ050 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the archiving object and ensure that the archiving category is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or maintain the archiving category.
  
  
  
  Maintain Archiving Category:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to access the archiving object.
  Select the relevant archiving object and check the settings for the archiving category.
  If necessary, create a new archiving category or modify the existing one to ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to archiving to understand the requirements for the specific archiving category you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain archiving categories and objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the archiving category was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported and that all necessary objects are included.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific settings and requirements. Understanding the specific archiving object related to the error can provide more context.
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis team or a consultant who specializes in SAP archiving.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the archiving process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RQ050 error message in SAP.