How To Fix FMAR001 - No data found in archive matching the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAR - Archive access

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No data found in archive matching the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAR001 - No data found in archive matching the selection ?

  The SAP error message FMAR001: No data found in archive matching the selection typically occurs when you are trying to access archived data in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any records that match the criteria specified in your selection parameters. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Archive Management functionality or when trying to retrieve archived documents.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have specified may not match any archived records. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, document numbers, or other parameters.
  No Archived Data: There may simply be no data archived for the specific criteria you are using. This could be because the data has not been archived yet or has been deleted.
  Archiving Process Issues: There may have been issues during the archiving process that prevented data from being archived correctly.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the archived data.
  Data Deletion: The archived data may have been deleted from the archive, either manually or through a retention policy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct. Adjust the parameters to broaden the search if necessary.
  Verify Archiving Status: Check if the data you are looking for has been archived. You can do this by reviewing the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA to check the status of archived objects.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly and that the relevant data is being archived as expected.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or the archiving logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the data is not found.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving, such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving processes and best practices to ensure that your archiving strategy is effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FMAR001 error in your SAP system.