How To Fix SO956 - No archive defined in customizing for the selected document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 956

• Message text: No archive defined in customizing for the selected document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO956 - No archive defined in customizing for the selected document type ?

  The SAP error message SO956 ("No archive defined in customizing for the selected document type") typically occurs when you attempt to archive documents in SAP, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified document type. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP ArchiveLink or when dealing with document management.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The document type you are trying to archive has not been configured in the SAP system for archiving.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be valid or recognized by the archiving process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving settings or to perform archiving actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO956 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for archiving configuration. This is usually found under:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> Document Management -> Archive Administration -> Define Archive Object.
  
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to archive is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Archive Object:
  
  If the document type is not defined, you will need to create a new archive object for it. This involves specifying the document type and the associated archiving settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct document type in your archiving process. You can check the valid document types in the relevant module or transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the user's roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on archiving configurations related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to archiving and the specific document type you are working with.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO956 error and successfully configure archiving for the desired document type.