How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS021 - Archiving object &1 does not exist in the current RW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Archiving object &1 does not exist in the current RW system

What causes this issue?

The archiving object &V1& does not exist in this system.

System Response

The system rejects the transfer of administrative data to archiving
object &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Create the archiving object &V1& in the transaction AOBJ and repeat the
action.
Procedure for System Administration

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS021 - Archiving object &1 does not exist in the current RW system ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS021 indicates that the archiving object specified (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the current Read-Write (RW) system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to access or manage archived data for an archiving object that has not been defined or is not available in the system you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object you are trying to use has not been defined in the current system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: The archiving object may exist in the development or quality system but has not been transported to the production system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check if the archiving object exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or configure it.
  
  
  
  Transport the Archiving Object:
  
  If the archiving object exists in another system (like development or quality), ensure that it has been transported to the current system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly configured. This can include checking the settings in transaction SARA for the specific archiving object.
  Verify that the necessary customizing settings are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance on setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the specific archiving object.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.