How To Fix TXX502 - No archiving objects defined for application package &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXX - DARTX - XML-Based Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No archiving objects defined for application package &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXX502 - No archiving objects defined for application package &1 ?

  The SAP error message TXX502, which states "No archiving objects defined for application package &1," typically occurs when you attempt to archive data for a specific application package, but there are no archiving objects defined for that package in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Objects: The primary cause of this error is that the archiving objects for the specified application package have not been defined or configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Application Package: The application package specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have any associated archiving objects.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Objects:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving objects for the specified application package are defined. You can do this by entering the application package name and reviewing the available archiving objects.
  If no archiving objects are defined, you may need to create or configure them.
  
  
  
  Define Archiving Objects:
  
  If you are responsible for defining archiving objects, you can do this through transaction SARA. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or development team to create the necessary archiving objects.
  Ensure that the archiving objects are properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Package:
  
  Double-check the application package name in the error message to ensure it is correct. If it is incorrect, you may need to adjust your archiving request to use the correct package.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving objects. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to archiving for the specific application package you are working with. This may provide additional insights into the configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on archiving for the application package in question.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TXX502 error and successfully configure archiving for the specified application package.