How To Fix FMEUF254 - No data found for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 254

• Message text: No data found for archiving

What causes this issue?

The program has found no data ready to be archived.

System Response

The program has processed this archiving request successfully.

How to fix this error?

Verify the specified selection criteria. Check the archiving program
documentation on particular prerequisites for Expenditure Certification
data archiving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF254 - No data found for archiving ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF254: No data found for archiving typically occurs when you attempt to archive data using the Archive Administration (transaction SARA) or during the execution of an archiving job, but the system cannot find any data that meets the criteria specified for archiving.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is simply no data in the specified selection criteria that can be archived.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the archiving object may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected for archiving.
  Data Already Archived: The data you are trying to archive may have already been archived in a previous run.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or the necessary data may not have been created in the system.
  Data Retention Settings: The data retention settings may prevent the archiving of certain records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have set for the archiving process. Make sure they are not too restrictive and that they match the data you expect to archive.
  Verify Data Existence: Use the relevant transaction codes (like FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.) to check if there is data available that meets the archiving criteria.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the archiving logs for any previous runs to see if the data was archived already or if there were any issues.
  Adjust Retention Period: If applicable, adjust the retention period settings to allow for the archiving of older data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Test with Broader Criteria: Try running the archiving job with broader selection criteria to see if any data is returned.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and others related to the specific archiving object.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object you are working with, as each object may have its own set of rules and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the archiving process for your specific version of SAP.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.