How To Fix SCMG_ARCHIVING008 - Problem with access to the customer-specific attributes in the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMG_ARCHIVING - Messages in the Case Archiving Context

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Problem with access to the customer-specific attributes in the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMG_ARCHIVING008 - Problem with access to the customer-specific attributes in the archive ?

  The SAP error message SCMG_ARCHIVING008 indicates that there is a problem accessing customer-specific attributes in the archive during the archiving process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when attempting to archive data related to SCM objects.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured to access the customer-specific attributes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the archived data or the database that prevents access to the attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customer-specific attributes.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements related to the archiving process, they may not be functioning correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object or its related components were transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that affect access to the attributes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCMG_ARCHIVING008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object to ensure that all necessary settings for customer-specific attributes are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in the database and the archive. Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check for inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the appropriate authorizations to access the required attributes. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments related to the archiving process, review the code for errors or issues that may be causing the problem.
  Check Transport Logs: If the archiving object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table structures.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving in SCM for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  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 issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.