How To Fix SRM_AL020 - No active archive for business object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_AL - SRM: ArchiveLink SP

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No active archive for business object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_AL020 - No active archive for business object & ?

  The SAP error message SRM_AL020 indicates that there is "No active archive for business object &". This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is trying to access archived data for a specific business object, but it cannot find an active archive.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Object: The specific business object you are trying to access does not have an active archive set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration for the business object may not be correctly set up or activated.
  Data Deletion: The data may have been deleted or not archived properly, leading to the absence of an active archive.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check if the archiving object for the specific business object is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the archiving process has been executed successfully and that the data is archived.
  
  
  
  Activate Archive:
  
  If the archive is not active, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the same transaction (SARA) by selecting the appropriate archiving object and activating it.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the archiving process to see if there were any errors during the archiving of the business object. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Data Retrieval:
  
  If the data is critical and needs to be accessed, consider restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for the specific business object to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.