How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES159 - Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES159 - Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES159 indicates that the archiving settings are not maintained for a specific Business Object (BO) node in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system attempts to archive data related to transportation rates, but the necessary configuration for archiving is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the archiving settings for the specified Business Object (BO) and node are not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the archiving object settings for the Transportation Management module.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not have the necessary archiving settings defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the archiving settings for the specified Business Object and node. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation Management > Archiving > Define Archiving Object.
  
  
  
  Define Archiving Object:
  
  Check if the archiving object for the specified Business Object (BO) is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new archiving object or maintain the existing one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings for the specific node (e.g., transportation rates) are properly maintained.
  This includes defining the archiving criteria, retention periods, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the archiving settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving in SAP Transportation Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES159 and successfully maintain the archiving settings for the specified Business Object and node.