How To Fix CD648 - No selection possible; select database or archive as source

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 648

• Message text: No selection possible; select database or archive as source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD648 - No selection possible; select database or archive as source ?

  The SAP error message CD648 ("No selection possible; select database or archive as source") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires data to be selected from a specific source, but the system cannot find a valid source to retrieve the data from. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with data archiving or database selections.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Source Selected: The user has not selected a valid data source (either database or archive).
  Data Archiving Issues: The data you are trying to access may have been archived, and the system is not configured to access the archive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected data source.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the available data sources.
  Missing Data: The data you are trying to access may not exist in either the database or the archive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Select a Valid Data Source:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select either the database or the archive as your data source. This is usually done in the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Data Archiving Settings:
  
  If you are trying to access archived data, ensure that the archiving process has been completed successfully and that the archive files are available and accessible.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured correctly to access both the database and the archive. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like SARA (for archiving) or other relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data you are trying to access actually exists in the selected source. You can do this by running a different report or transaction that queries the same data source.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for data archiving) and SE16/SE16N (for data browsing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CD648 error and successfully select a data source for your report or transaction.