How To Fix 12802 - No archive files were chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 802

• Message text: No archive files were chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12802 - No archive files were chosen ?

  The SAP error message "12802 No archive files were chosen" typically occurs when you are trying to access or process archive files in the SAP system, but no valid archive files have been selected or found for the operation you are attempting to perform. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data archiving, retrieval, or when trying to access archived documents.
  Causes:
  
  No Archive Files Available: There may be no archive files created for the specific object or data you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find the archive files may not match any existing files.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the archive files.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify that archive files exist for the object you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA) to see if any files are listed.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to find the archive files are correct and relevant to the data you are trying to access.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive files. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  Re-archive Data: If no archive files exist, you may need to run the archiving process again for the relevant data. This can be done through transaction SARA.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in question to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the archiving settings and the status of the archiving process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving processes and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.