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 are working with.
  Some archiving objects require a markdown plan to be created and maintained before archiving.
  
  
  
  Create or maintain the markdown plan:
  
  Use transaction SARA to select the archiving object.
  Go to the "Write" or "Delete" phase and check if a markdown plan is needed.
  If required, create a markdown plan by specifying the criteria for data selection (e.g., date ranges, statuses).
  Save and activate the markdown plan.
  
  
  
  Verify the configuration:
  
  Ensure that the markdown plan is correctly assigned and active.
  Check if the plan covers the data you intend to archive.
  
  
  
  Re-run the archiving session:
  
  After creating and activating the markdown plan, rerun the archiving session.
  The warning should no longer appear if the plan is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Markdown plans are often used in archiving objects related to financial documents, sales documents, or other business objects where selective data archiving is necessary.
  The warning W/181 is not an error but a warning, meaning the archiving process may continue but without applying any markdown filtering, which might lead to archiving more data than intended or no data at all.
  Always refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific archiving object documentation for detailed instructions on markdown plan requirements.
  If unsure, consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team responsible for data archiving.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No markdown plan defined for the archiving object requiring one.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning W/181 appears; archiving may not filter data as expected.
  
  
  Solution
  Create and maintain the required markdown plan via transaction SARA for the archiving object.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check archiving object documentation; markdown plans define data selection criteria.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific archiving object name, I can help with more tailored instructions.