How To Fix WME_ARCH081 - InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 081

• Message text: InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH081 - InfoStructure &1 for archiving object &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH081 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified InfoStructure for the given archiving object. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system is trying to access an InfoStructure that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoStructure: The specified InfoStructure for the archiving object does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or the InfoStructure may not have been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoStructure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoStructure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoStructure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for the archiving object.
  Verify that the InfoStructure is defined and activated for the archiving object in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate InfoStructure:
  
  If the InfoStructure does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and following the steps to define the InfoStructure for the archiving object.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoStructure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoStructure. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific archiving object and InfoStructure for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check InfoStructures)
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific InfoStructures associated with it. Understanding the relationship between the archiving object and its InfoStructures is crucial for troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.