How To Fix VN049 - Archiving not possible for application &: Object type is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Archiving not possible for application &: Object type is missing

What causes this issue?

Optical archiving requires an object type. You can define the object
type per output application in Table 681Z.

How to fix this error?

You must include a valid object type for the output application in
Table 681Z.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN049 - Archiving not possible for application &: Object type is missing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN049 - Archiving not possible for application & : Object type is missing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to archive data for a specific application, but the system cannot find the required object type associated with that application in the archiving configuration. The object type is essential because it defines the structure and rules for archiving data of that application.
  In other words, the archiving object type is missing or not properly maintained in the system for the application you are trying to archive.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP archiving requires that each application has a corresponding archiving object (object type) defined.
  The archiving object controls how data is selected, deleted, and stored.
  If the object type is missing or not assigned, the archiving program cannot proceed, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Enter the application name or check the list of available archiving objects.
  Verify if the archiving object for the application exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Assign Object Type:
  
  If the object type is missing, you need to:
  
  Identify the correct archiving object for your application.
  If it does not exist, you may need to implement or activate the archiving object (this might require development or applying SAP notes).
  
  
  If the object exists but is not assigned, assign it properly in the archiving configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the link between the application and the archiving object is maintained in customizing.
  Use transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting (or relevant module) ? Archiving ? Maintain Archiving Objects.
  Ensure the object type is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific application and archiving object.
  Sometimes, patches or notes provide missing archiving objects or fix related issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal or the archiving guide for your specific module.
  Archiving objects are usually documented with their technical names and usage.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: Main transaction for archiving administration.
  Archiving Object: Defines how data is archived for a particular application.
  Object Type: The technical name of the archiving object.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to your application and archiving.
  Common Modules with Archiving Objects: FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), HR (Human Resources), etc.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN049 - Archiving not possible: Object type missing for application
  
  
  Cause
  Archiving object type not defined or missing for the application
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain archiving object in SARA; assign correct object type; check customizing
  
  
  Tools
  Transaction SARA, SPRO, SAP Notes
  
  
  Additional
  Archiving object controls data selection and deletion during archiving
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific application name or module, I can help you identify the exact archiving object or further steps.