How To Fix EARC031 - No archive data found for contract accounting document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No archive data found for contract accounting document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC031 - No archive data found for contract accounting document &1 ?

  The SAP error message EARC031, which states "No archive data found for contract accounting document &1," typically occurs when the system is unable to find archived data for a specific contract accounting document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Not Archived: The specific contract accounting document has not been archived yet. This could be due to the archiving process not being executed for that document or the document being too new.
  
  
  Incorrect Archive Settings: The archiving settings may not be configured correctly, leading to the document not being archived as expected.
  
  
  Archive Object Issues: The archive object related to contract accounting may not be set up properly, or there may be issues with the archive files themselves.
  
  
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted from the archive, or the archive file may have been moved or deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the document has been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA to review the archiving status.
  
  
  Run Archiving Process: If the document has not been archived, you may need to run the archiving process for contract accounting documents. This can be done through transaction SARA, where you can select the appropriate archive object and execute the archiving job.
  
  
  Review Archive Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for contract accounting are correctly configured. This includes checking the retention periods and ensuring that the archiving jobs are scheduled and executed properly.
  
  
  Check Archive Files: If the document should be archived, check the archive files to ensure they are present and accessible. You can use transaction SARA to view the archive files and their status.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access archived data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for contract accounting to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SARI: For displaying archived data.
  SAD1: For displaying archive information.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EARC031 error and implement a suitable solution.