How To Fix /SDF/DB6213 - Archiving is not functioning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/DB6 -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Archiving is not functioning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/DB6213 - Archiving is not functioning ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/DB6213 Archiving is not functioning typically indicates an issue with the archiving process in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving process may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent archiving from functioning correctly.
  Archiving Object Not Active: The specific archiving object you are trying to use may not be active or properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SARA.
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly