How To Fix FIEU_SAFT101 - There is no archive file to be read for retrieving payment info of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 101

• Message text: There is no archive file to be read for retrieving payment info of &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT101 - There is no archive file to be read for retrieving payment info of & ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT101 indicates that the system is unable to find an archive file that is necessary for retrieving payment information for a specific entity (denoted by the & symbol). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT) reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Archive File: The most common cause of this error is that the required archive file does not exist in the specified location. This could be due to:
  
  The file was never created.
  The file was deleted or moved.
  The file was not properly archived.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to archiving in the SAP system, which could prevent the system from locating the archive file.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used to retrieve the payment information may not match any existing records, leading to the inability to find the corresponding archive file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify if the archive file exists in the expected location. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA) and checking the status of the archiving process.
  Ensuring that the archiving job has been executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Re-archive Data: If the archive file is missing, you may need to re-run the archiving process for the relevant data. This can be done through the archiving transaction (SARA) for the specific object.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for archiving in your SAP system. Ensure that the archiving object is correctly set up and that the necessary parameters are configured.
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for retrieving payment information. Ensure that the criteria are correct and that they correspond to existing records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing and reviewing archived data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FIEU_SAFT101 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive files and perform archiving operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI module support team for further assistance.