How To Fix WAB151 - Document category &1 is not assigned to an archive info structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Document category &1 is not assigned to an archive info structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB151 - Document category &1 is not assigned to an archive info structure ?

  The SAP error message WAB151 indicates that a specific document category is not assigned to an archive information structure. This typically occurs when you are trying to archive documents or perform operations related to document archiving, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration to process the document category in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category you are trying to archive is not linked to any archive information structure in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category may be incorrectly specified or does not exist in the system.
  Archiving Object Not Defined: The archiving object related to the document category may not be defined properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB151 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category:
  
  Verify that the document category you are trying to archive is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Category to Archive Info Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object.
  Check the configuration settings to ensure that the document category is assigned to the appropriate archive information structure.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add the document category to the archive info structure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Archive Information Structure:
  
  Use transaction code SARI to maintain the archive information structure.
  Ensure that the document category is included in the structure.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Object:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object related to the document category is properly defined and configured.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document archiving for any specific requirements or configurations that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Maintain Archive Information Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on document archiving and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.