How To Fix CHANGE_RETENTION025 - No archiving sessions exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHANGE_RETENTION - Change Expiration Date of Archiving Sessions

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No archiving sessions exist

What causes this issue?

There are no archiving sessions that correspond to the specified
selection criteria

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 CHANGE_RETENTION025 - No archiving sessions exist ?

  The SAP error message CHANGE_RETENTION025: No archiving sessions exist typically indicates that there are no archiving sessions available for the specified object or that the archiving process has not been executed properly. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access or manage data retention settings or when attempting to perform archiving-related tasks.
  Causes:
  
  No Archiving Sessions Created: The most common cause is that no archiving sessions have been created for the specified data object.
  Archiving Process Not Executed: The archiving process may not have been executed, or it may have failed.
  Incorrect Object Selection: The object you are trying to access may not have any archiving sessions associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or manage archiving sessions.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly for archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Archiving Sessions:
  
  Ensure that you have executed the archiving process for the relevant data object. You can do this using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to create archiving sessions.
  Check the archiving object and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Logs:
  
  Review the logs for the archiving process to identify any errors or issues that may have occurred during the execution. This can help you understand why no sessions were created.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manage archiving sessions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into any specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Perform a general health check of the SAP system to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to archiving and retention management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.