How To Fix /SHCM/PTIMEOV1_ARCH006 - Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/PTIMEOV1_ARCH -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/PTIMEOV1_ARCH006 - Use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/PTIMEOV1_ARCH006 indicates that you need to use transaction SARA to execute the archiving object related to the archiving of time evaluation data. This message typically arises when there is an attempt to access or process data that should have been archived but has not yet been done.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to access data that is supposed to be archived, but the archiving process has not been executed. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Volume: Large volumes of time evaluation data can lead to performance issues, prompting the need for archiving.
  Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured or scheduled.
  User Action: A user may have attempted to access archived data without first executing the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Execute Archiving:
  
  Go to transaction SARA.
  Enter the archiving object related to time evaluation (for example, PTIMEOV1).
  Execute the archiving process to archive the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the necessary authorizations are in place for users to execute archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Logs:
  
  After executing the archiving process, check the logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the archiving.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Archiving:
  
  Consider scheduling regular archiving jobs to prevent the accumulation of large volumes of data that need to be archived.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARE: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  Support: If issues persist, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the necessary time evaluation data.