How To Fix S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES004 - No reference exists for BOR type/ID &1/&2 and CREP/DocID &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES - Message Class for ILM ArchiveLink Retention Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No reference exists for BOR type/ID &1/&2 and CREP/DocID &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES004 - No reference exists for BOR type/ID &1/&2 and CREP/DocID &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES004 indicates that there is no reference for a Business Object Repository (BOR) type/ID and a corresponding document ID in the context of archiving or linking documents. This error typically arises in scenarios involving document management or archiving processes where the system is unable to find the expected references.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: The most common cause is that the entries for the specified BOR type/ID and document ID do not exist in the database. This could happen if the document was deleted or if the archiving process did not complete successfully.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the archiving settings or in the way the documents are linked to the business objects.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to manual changes or issues during data migration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the document with the specified ID exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant document management or archiving tables.
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the BOR type and ensuring that the document types are correctly mapped.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like SARA for archiving or SARI for checking the consistency of archived data.
  Recreate Missing Entries: If the entries are missing, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup if available.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BOR type and archiving process for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SAC1 (Archive Link).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for deeper analysis and resolution.