How To Fix S_AUT118 - No active archive info structure exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No active archive info structure exists

What causes this issue?

There is currently no active archive info structure for the archiving
object S_AUT_LTXT or the existing archive infostructures do not contain
the required fields.

System Response

An evaluation of archived long texts is only possible if at least one
archive info structure is active and it contains the following fields:
Field,,Meaning
TDOBJ,,Texts: Application object
TDNAME,,Text name
TDID,,Text ID
TDSPRAS,,Text language
LOGDATE,,Log date
LOGTIME,,Log time

How to fix this error?

Activate at least one archive infostructure for archiving object
S_AUT_LTXT with the named fields by using transaction SARJ.

Procedure for System Administrators

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT118 - No active archive info structure exists ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT118: No active archive info structure exists typically occurs when the system is unable to find an active archive information structure for the data you are trying to access or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with archiving or data management processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Info Structure: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active archive information structure defined for the specific data object or application area you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archive information structure may not have been configured correctly, or it may have been deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the archive info structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive information structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Info Structure:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the relevant archive info structure exists and is active for the object you are working with.
  If it is not active, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Archive Info Structure:
  
  If the archive info structure does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the structure in the relevant customizing settings.
  If it exists but is inactive, you can activate it through the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for archiving is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the specific application area and ensuring that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive info structure. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for the specific module you are working with. There may be specific steps or considerations for that module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S_AUT118 error and implement a solution to resolve it.