How To Fix SGOS_MSG301 - The object history has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 301

• Message text: The object history has been deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG301 - The object history has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG301 indicates that the object history has been deactivated for a particular object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Object Services, which manage the history of changes made to various objects in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Object History Deactivation: The object history feature may have been intentionally deactivated for the specific object type in the system configuration.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system may not allow for the tracking of changes for certain objects, either due to performance considerations or business requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object history, leading to the perception that it is deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object History Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to verify if the object history is indeed deactivated for the object type in question.
  If it is deactivated and you require the history, you may need to enable it. This typically involves configuration in the relevant module (e.g., customizing settings in SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view the object history. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to enable object history for the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or authorization adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Object Services Documentation: Review the documentation related to Object Services in SAP to understand how object history is managed and the implications of deactivating it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to enable object history as needed.