/BOFU/ARCH114 - Field catalog &1 was selected for search in archive info system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Field catalog &1 was selected for search in archive info system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH114 - Field catalog &1 was selected for search in archive info system ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH114 Field catalog &1 was selected for search in archive info system typically occurs when there is an issue with the field catalog used in the Archive Information System (AIS). This error indicates that a specific field catalog (denoted by &1) is being referenced for a search operation, but it may not be properly configured or available.
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Not Defined: The field catalog specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Archive Information System or the field catalog itself.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified field catalog.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or the archive object that is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the relevant archive object and check if the field catalog is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the field catalog is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the Archive Information System.
  Ensure that the field catalog is included in the configuration for the archive object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog and perform searches in the Archive Information System.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the archive object to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  You can use transaction SARA to perform checks and repairs on the archive object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archive object and field catalog for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Field Catalogs: Understand how field catalogs are defined and used in the context of archiving in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.