How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE002 - List of products to be deleted is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving and Deletion of Products

• Message number: 002

• Message text: List of products to be deleted is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE002 - List of products to be deleted is empty ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE002 indicates that the system has attempted to execute a product archiving process, but the list of products to be deleted is empty. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system does not find any products that meet the criteria for archiving.
  Causes:
  
  No Products Meet Archiving Criteria: The selection criteria defined for archiving may not match any existing products. This could be due to filters set in the archiving object that do not correspond to any products in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object or the selection criteria may not be configured correctly, leading to an empty selection.
  Products Already Archived: All eligible products may have already been archived in previous runs, leaving no products to archive in the current run.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as incorrect status or missing information that prevents products from being selected for archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used for the archiving process. Ensure that they are set correctly and that there are products in the system that meet these criteria.
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the products in the system. If all products are active or if they do not meet the archiving conditions, you will need to adjust the criteria or the product statuses.
  Run a Test Archive: Perform a test run of the archiving process with broader criteria to see if any products are selected. This can help identify if the issue is with the criteria.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the logs generated during the archiving process for any additional messages or warnings that might provide more context on why no products were selected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the overall archiving process in SAP, including how to set up archiving objects and selection criteria.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to archiving issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE002 error message.