How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER028 - Archiving not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Archiving not possible

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find information on how to perform optical
archiving. Possible reasons are:
No valid archiving parameters were passed.
Your system is not configured for optical archiving.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Pass valid archiving parameters, or check if your system is configured
for optical archiving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER028 - Archiving not possible ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER028 indicates that archiving is not possible due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's archiving process, which is used to manage data retention and system performance by moving older data to an archive.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to archive may be locked by another process or user.
  Incomplete Configuration: The archiving object may not be fully configured or activated in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the archiving may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other data that prevent archiving.
  Archiving Object Issues: The specific archiving object may have issues or may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Locking: Ensure that no other processes are locking the data you want to archive. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  Verify Configuration: Go to transaction code SARA and check the configuration of the archiving object. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies that need to be resolved before archiving can proceed. This may involve checking related documents or data.
  Review Archiving Object: Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and that all necessary prerequisites are met. You may need to consult the documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARE (Archive Object Management).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the archiving object you are working with.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.