How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER186 - Unknown archiving format &1.

SSFCOMPOSER186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Unknown archiving format &1.

What causes this issue?

You tried to execute optical archiving in the format &V1&, but this
format is not supported.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check you archiving settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SSFCOMPOSER186 - Details

• The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER186, which states "Unknown archiving format &1," typically occurs when the system encounters an archiving format that it does not recognize or support. This can happen during the archiving process or when trying to access archived data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Archiving Format: The archiving format specified in the system is not recognized. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an unsupported version of the archiving software.
  Corrupted Archive Files: The archive files may be corrupted or improperly created, leading to the system's inability to read them.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving process may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to identify the format.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the archiving software or components, it may lead to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving process in the SAP system. Ensure that the archiving object