How To Fix F9006 - Administrative data for archive & could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Administrative data for archive & could not be found

What causes this issue?

Administrative data on archiving object &V2& for archive &V1& could not
be found.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9006 - Administrative data for archive & could not be found ?

  The SAP error message F9006, which states "Administrative data for archive could not be found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the necessary administrative data related to an archive object. This can happen for various reasons, including issues with the archive file, missing entries in the database, or problems with the configuration of the archiving process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Object: The archive object may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in accessing the archived data.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the required administrative data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive data.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving objects were transported between systems, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Object: Verify that the archive object exists and is correctly configured. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (SARA).
  Recreate Administrative Data: If the administrative data is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done through the archiving transaction (SARA) by re-running the archiving process for the relevant object.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the archiving process to ensure they are correct. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and resolve any issues that may be affecting the retrieval of archive data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SADL: Archive Data Load
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to archiving issues for specific guidance and patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.