How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOOLS001 - Archiving object for BO &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOOLS -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Archiving object for BO &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOOLS001 - Archiving object for BO &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOOLS001 Archiving object for BO &1 could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find the archiving object associated with a specific business object (BO). This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archiving object for the specified business object may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Business Object: The business object specified in the error message may not exist or may not be valid for archiving.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have the necessary archiving settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA to check the archiving object configuration.
  Ensure that the archiving object for the specified business object is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Object:
  
  Confirm that the business object (BO) mentioned in the error message is valid and exists in the system.
  Check if the BO is intended for archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the standard archiving practices and that the archiving object is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configurations related to archiving were included in the transport request and were successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in SAP TM for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA - Archiving Administration
  SCDO - Data Object Management
  
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the archiving process and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.