How To Fix ARCH_PROT224 - Detail log does not contain any messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_PROT - Archiving: Logs

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Detail log does not contain any messages

What causes this issue?

You did not request a detail log.
You did not request success messages in the detail log, but the program
only produced success messages.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_PROT224 - Detail log does not contain any messages ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_PROT224 indicates that the detail log for a specific archiving process does not contain any messages. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data archiving in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  No Messages Generated: The archiving process may not have generated any messages due to the absence of data to archive or because the archiving job completed without any issues.
  Log File Issues: There may be issues with the log file itself, such as it not being created or being deleted prematurely.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or the archiving process can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view the logs can also result in this message being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Job: Review the archiving job to ensure it ran successfully. You can do this by checking the job logs in transaction SM37.
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured. Check the settings in transaction SARA for the specific archiving object.
  Check for Data: Verify that there is data available for archiving. If there is no data to archive, the log may not contain any messages.
  Log File Location: Ensure that the log files are being created in the expected location and that there are no issues with file permissions.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the logs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Re-run the Archiving Job: If everything seems correct but the issue persists, consider re-running the archiving job to see if it generates the expected log messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs, which may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific archiving object you are working with. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object to understand its requirements and configurations.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.