How To Fix W4247 - Archive: invalid option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Archive: invalid option

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4247 - Archive: invalid option ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4247 Archive: invalid option
  
  Cause:
  The error message W4247 "Archive: invalid option" typically occurs when an invalid or unsupported option parameter is passed to an SAP archiving function or program. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or misspelled option parameter in the archiving program or transaction.
  Using an option that is not valid for the specific archiving object or program.
  Custom developments or user exits passing wrong parameters.
  Incorrect variant or selection screen input where an option field is filled with an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W4247 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the option parameter:
  
  Review the option or parameter value you have entered in the archiving transaction or program.
  Ensure that the option is valid and supported for the archiving object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify the archiving object and program:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct archiving object and corresponding archiving program.
  Refer to SAP documentation or the Data Archiving Guide for the correct options available.
  
  
  
  Check variant or selection screen inputs:
  
  If you are running the archiving program with a variant, verify the variant values.
  Make sure no invalid or unsupported options are set in the variant.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user exits:
  
  If custom developments or user exits are involved in the archiving process, check if they are passing any option parameters.
  Correct any invalid option values in the custom code.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the archiving object you are working with.
  Sometimes SAP releases notes or patches that clarify valid options or fix related issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SARA (Archive Administration) — main transaction for archiving.
  Archiving programs are usually executed via SARA.
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects:  
  
  Each archiving object has specific options and parameters.
  Example: For archiving FI documents (FI_DOCUMNT), options might differ from archiving MM documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Guides:  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Data Archiving section.
  SAP Library: Data Archiving Guide for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If the error persists, debug the archiving program to see where the option is checked and why it is considered invalid.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W4247 Archive: invalid option means an invalid option parameter was passed to the archiving program. Verify and correct the option parameter, check variant inputs, and ensure you are using the correct archiving object and program. Consult SAP documentation and notes for valid options.
  
  If you provide the specific archiving object or program you are working with, I can help you identify the valid options for that case.