How To Fix W/181 - No markdown plan was found for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No markdown plan was found for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/181 - No markdown plan was found for archiving ?

  SAP Message:
  W/181 No markdown plan was found for archiving
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs during the archiving process in SAP when the system attempts to find a markdown plan (a plan that defines how data should be marked for deletion or archiving) but cannot find any relevant plan defined for the object or data set being archived.
  In SAP archiving, a markdown plan is used to specify which data records are eligible for archiving or deletion based on certain criteria (e.g., date ranges, status). If no such plan exists or is not properly maintained, the system issues this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the execution of archiving sessions (transaction SARA).
  When the archiving object requires a markdown plan but none is found.
  Often related to custom or standard archiving objects that rely on markdown plans to filter data.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check if a markdown plan is required for the archiving object:
  
  Review the documentation of the archiving object you