How To Fix FMAR002 - More than one objects found in archive matching the selection

FMAR002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAR - Archive access

• Message number: 002

• Message text: More than one objects found in archive matching the selection

What causes this issue?

There are different versions of the same entry document in the archive.

System Response

Since the system does not know what to do when this inconsistency occurs
the program is aborted with this error message.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAR002 - More than one objects found in archive matching the selection ?

  The SAP error message FMAR002, which states "More than one object found in archive matching the selection," typically occurs when you are trying to retrieve or process archived data, and the system finds multiple objects that match the criteria you specified. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with archived financial documents or other data that has been stored in the SAP Archive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Matches: The primary cause of this error is that the selection criteria you provided are not specific enough, leading to multiple archived objects being found that match the criteria.
  Incorrect Selection Parameters: The parameters used for the selection might be too broad or not unique enough, causing the system to retrieve more than one object.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with how the data was archived, leading to multiple entries being incorrectly associated with the same criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Review and refine the selection