How To Fix FG054 - No archives were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No archives were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG054 - No archives were selected ?

  The SAP error message FG054 ("No archives were selected") typically occurs when you are trying to access archived data, but the system cannot find any relevant archives to display or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Archive Management or when trying to retrieve archived documents.
  Causes:
  
  No Archives Available: There may be no archived data for the specific object or criteria you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing archives.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been executed successfully, or the data may not have been archived yet.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the archiving object or the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if any archives exist for the object you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and that they match the archived data.
  Run Archiving Jobs: If no archives exist, you may need to run the archiving jobs for the relevant objects. This can be done through transaction SARA.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Logs: Check the logs for any errors or warnings related to the archiving process. This can provide insights into any issues that may have occurred.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Deletion
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects relevant to your business processes, as each object may have different requirements and configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FG054 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.