How To Fix AUT116 - No archived data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No archived data exists

What causes this issue?

The write program does not have data for archiving. Possible reasons for
this are:
The preprocessing program has not been restarted since the last run.
For the period entered in the preprocessing program there is no data in
the database that can be archived.

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?

Run the preprocessing program before starting the write program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT116 - No archived data exists ?

  The SAP error message AUT116: No archived data exists typically indicates that the system is unable to find any archived data for the specified criteria or object. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access archived documents, data, or records that have been previously stored in the archive.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Archived: The most straightforward reason is that no data has been archived for the specified object or criteria.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the archived data may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been executed properly, or the data may not have been archived yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the archived data.
  Data Deletion: Archived data may have been deleted or not retained due to retention policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the archiving process has been executed for the relevant data. You can check the archiving logs or the archiving object settings.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to retrieve the archived data are correct. Try broadening the criteria to see if any data can be retrieved.
  Run Archiving Jobs: If no data has been archived, you may need to run the relevant archiving jobs to archive the necessary data.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access archived data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you suspect that the archiving process has issues, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any potential problems with the archiving setup or execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects relevant to your data. Each object may have its own archiving process and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and monitor archiving processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on archiving processes, including prerequisites and configuration settings.
  Retention Policies: Understand your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance and proper data management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.