How To Fix VK381 - At least one agreement type must be selected for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 381

• Message text: At least one agreement type must be selected for archiving

What causes this issue?

Select the types of agreement you want to archive.

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

Rebate agreements Sales,
Arrangements Purchasing,
Promotions etc.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make a selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK381 - At least one agreement type must be selected for archiving ?

  The SAP error message VK381, which states "At least one agreement type must be selected for archiving," typically occurs when you are trying to archive condition records in the SAP system, but you have not selected any agreement types for the archiving process. This can happen in the context of managing pricing conditions, where specific agreement types (like pricing agreements, contracts, etc.) need to be specified for the archiving operation.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving process requires at least one agreement type to be selected in the archiving program. If no agreement types are selected, the system cannot proceed with the archiving operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to archiving condition records (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Object:
  
  Ensure you are in the correct archiving object for condition records (e.g., VKON for pricing conditions).
  
  
  
  Choose Agreement Types:
  
  In the selection screen, look for the field where you can select agreement types. Make sure to select at least one agreement type that you want to archive.
  
  
  
  Execute the Archiving Process:
  
  After selecting the appropriate agreement types, execute the archiving process again.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Filters:
  
  If you have additional filters or criteria set, ensure they are correctly configured to avoid any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to your business processes. Each object may have different requirements for archiving.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on archiving processes and requirements for specific agreement types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: General archiving transaction.
  VK11, VK12, VK13: Transactions for maintaining condition records.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as there may be additional configuration or system-specific issues at play.