How To Fix /BOFU/ARCH113 - There is no field catalog to search for given selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/ARCH -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: There is no field catalog to search for given selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH113 - There is no field catalog to search for given selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/ARCH113: There is no field catalog to search for given selection criteria typically occurs in the context of using the Archive Information System (AIS) or when trying to access archived data. This error indicates that the system cannot find a field catalog that matches the selection criteria you have provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The field catalog required for the specific selection criteria is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not correspond to any existing field catalog.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Archive Information System or the specific archive object you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the field catalog or the archived data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  Verify that the field catalog for the specific archive object is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings for the Archive Information System.
  Use transaction code SARA to access the Archive Administration and check the settings for the relevant archive object.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and correspond to the fields available in the field catalog.
  Adjust the selection criteria to match the fields defined in the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration of the Archive Information System to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check if the archive object is properly configured and that the field catalog is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog and the archived data. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific archive object and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to the Archive Information System.
  Field Catalog Maintenance: Familiarize yourself with how to maintain field catalogs in SAP, as this can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.