How To Fix WL671 - Archiving object & is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Archiving object & is unknown

What causes this issue?

The archiving object &v1& is not known in the archiving system.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the spelling of the archiving object.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL671 - Archiving object & is unknown ?

  The SAP error message WL671, which states "Archiving object & is unknown," typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the specified archiving object. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the transaction or program does not exist or is misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Object:
  
  Verify that the archiving object you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check the available archiving objects in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Check the customizing settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA under the "Object" menu.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the archiving object was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported and that the object is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving object. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the archiving object in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WL671 error message in SAP.