How To Fix WUE024 - Use archiving object W_PROMO_AD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WUE - Messages in package WAKT_ADD_ON

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Use archiving object W_PROMO_AD

What causes this issue?

You implemented an Enterprise Add-On release.

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

How to fix this error?

It is impossible to archive all tables with the old archiving object
when you use the retail promotion add-on functions. You should only ever
use the archiving object W_PROMO_AD.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WUE024 - Use archiving object W_PROMO_AD ?

  The SAP error message WUE024 indicates that there is an issue related to the archiving of promotional data in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the system is prompting the user to use the archiving object W_PROMO_AD for archiving promotional data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system detects that promotional data is not archived properly or that there is an attempt to access or process promotional data that should have been archived. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Volume: Large volumes of promotional data can lead to performance issues, prompting the need for archiving.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Archiving Sessions: There may be no archiving sessions created for the promotional data, or the sessions may not have been executed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WUE024 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object W_PROMO_AD is correctly configured in your SAP system. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Create Archiving Sessions:
  
  If there are no archiving sessions for promotional data, create one using transaction SARA. Select the archiving object W_PROMO_AD and follow the prompts to create an archiving session.
  
  
  
  Execute Archiving:
  
  After creating the archiving session, execute it to archive the promotional data. This can also be done in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After executing the archiving process, check for any errors or warnings in the log. If there are issues, they will need to be addressed before the archiving can be considered successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the archiving object W_PROMO_AD for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the purpose and structure of archiving objects in SAP, as they define how data is archived and retrieved.
  Performance Considerations: Regularly archiving data can help improve system performance and manage data growth effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WUE024 error and ensure that promotional data is archived correctly in your SAP system.