How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE046 - Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 046

• 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_SCALE046 - Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE046 Archiving setting is not maintained for BO &1 node &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the archiving settings for a specific Business Object (BO) and its associated node.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the archiving settings for the specified Business Object (BO) and node are not properly configured in the system. Archiving settings are essential for managing data retention and ensuring that the system can efficiently handle large volumes of data by archiving older records.
  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.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Archiving -> Define Archiving Settings.
  
  
  
  Identify the Business Object:
  
  In the archiving settings, identify the Business Object (BO) and node that corresponds to the error message. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message will provide you with the specific BO and node names.
  
  
  
  Maintain Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings for the identified Business Object and node are properly maintained. This may involve specifying parameters such as:
  
  Archiving object
  Retention periods
  Archiving file paths
  Other relevant settings
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the archiving settings, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving in SAP TM, which can provide additional context and guidance.
  Transaction Codes: You may also want to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after maintaining the settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or TM functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured for the specified Business Object and node.