How To Fix >A070 - No business partner items selected for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No business partner items selected for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A070 - No business partner items selected for archiving ?

  The SAP error message "A070 No business partner items selected for archiving" typically occurs when you attempt to archive business partner data, but the system does not find any items that meet the criteria for archiving. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Eligible Data: There may be no business partner items that meet the archiving criteria defined in the archiving object.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the archiving process may be too restrictive, resulting in no items being selected.
  Data Status: The business partner data may not be in a status that allows it to be archived (e.g., it may still be in use or locked).
  Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or the necessary settings may not be in place.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for archiving. Ensure that they are set correctly and are not too restrictive. You may want to broaden the criteria to include more items.
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data: Check the status of the business partner items you are trying to archive. Ensure that they are eligible for archiving and not currently in use or locked.
  
  
  Archiving Object Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined and that the archiving object is active.
  
  
  Test with Different Parameters: Try running the archiving process with different parameters or for a different time period to see if any items are selected.
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages: Review any logs or messages generated during the archiving process for additional clues about why no items were selected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are using for any additional requirements or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Used for archiving administration.
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific criteria and configurations. Make sure you are familiar with the specific archiving object for business partners (e.g., FI_BPA for financial business partners).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to archiving business partners. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the archiving process in a development or quality assurance environment before executing it in production to ensure that it works as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.