How To Fix BA018 - Select an active archive file key

BA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select an active archive file key

What causes this issue?

You have not selected any archive files

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?

Select at least one archive file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA018 - Select an active archive file key ?

  The SAP error message BA018, which states "Select an active archive file key," typically occurs in the context of archiving and data management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active archive file key that is required for processing a specific request or operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive File Key: The archive file key you are trying to access may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or the archive file may not have been created or activated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files.
  Data Deletion: The archive file may have been deleted or moved, making it unavailable for the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive File Keys:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and check the status of the archive files related to the specific archiving object.
  Ensure that the