How To Fix F5880 - You must select both the fields belonging to the archive key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 880

• Message text: You must select both the fields belonging to the archive key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5880 - You must select both the fields belonging to the archive key ?

  The SAP error message F5880, which states "You must select both the fields belonging to the archive key," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process archived data in the SAP system, but the required fields that make up the archive key are not properly selected or filled in.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incomplete Selection: When you are trying to retrieve archived data, you must select all the fields that are part of the archive key. If any of these fields are missing, the system cannot identify the specific archived record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archive object may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in how the keys are defined or used.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting one or more required fields in the selection screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F5880 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Key Fields: Identify the fields that are part