How To Fix F9801 - Archive selection contains errors; no archive selected for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Archive selection contains errors; no archive selected for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9801 - Archive selection contains errors; no archive selected for & ?

  The SAP error message F9801, which states "Archive selection contains errors; no archive selected for &," typically occurs during the archiving process in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are issues with the selection criteria or the configuration of the archiving process, preventing the system from selecting any valid archive objects.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria defined for selecting the data to be archived may not match any existing data, leading to no valid archives being found.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the archiving object configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings in the archive management.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive objects.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being archived.
  Archiving Object Not Defined: The archiving object you are trying to use may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for archiving. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that there is data that meets these criteria.
  Review Archiving Object Configuration: Go to transaction SARA and check the configuration of the archiving object. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant archive objects.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no issues preventing archiving. You can use transaction codes like SARA or SLG1 to check logs for any errors.
  Activate Archiving Object: If the archiving object is not defined or activated, you may need to activate it in the system. This can be done through transaction SARA.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.