How To Fix RSARCH157 - Archiving object-specific customizing could not be changed

RSARCH157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Archiving object-specific customizing could not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH157 - Archiving object-specific customizing could not be changed ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH157 indicates that there is an issue with changing the customizing settings for an archiving object. This typically occurs when there are restrictions or inconsistencies in the configuration that prevent modifications.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the customizing settings for the archiving object.
  Locked Objects: The archiving object or its customizing settings may be locked by another user or process.
  Inconsistent Customizing: There may be inconsistencies in the customizing settings that prevent changes from being made.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings are part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport that prevent changes.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RSARCH157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the archiving object settings. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in