How To Fix E0899 - The search in the archive info structure was unsuccessful

E0899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 899

• Message text: The search in the archive info structure was unsuccessful

What causes this issue?

The search for IDocs in the archive was unsuccessful.

System Response

As a prerequisite for searching for IDocs in an archive, an archive
info-structure be constructed for the archive.

How to fix this error?

Archiving actions for IDocs can be executed by selecting archive object
'IDOC' via transaction <DS:TRAN.SARA>SARA</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0899 - The search in the archive info structure was unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message E0899, which states "The search in the archive info structure was unsuccessful," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the requested data in the archive. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files that contain the data may not be present in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Archive Info Structure: The archive info structure may not be correctly configured or may not match the data being searched.
  Data Not Archived: The data you are trying to access may not have been archived yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the archive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify that the necessary archive files are present in the system. You can do this