How To Fix G9179 - No archive files or archiving runs selected

G9179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G9 - Joint-Venture-Archiving

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No archive files or archiving runs selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G9179 - No archive files or archiving runs selected ?

  The SAP error message G9179 ("No archive files or archiving runs selected") typically occurs when you are trying to access or manage archived data, but the system cannot find any relevant archive files or archiving runs that meet the criteria specified in your request. This can happen in various contexts, such as when you are trying to display, delete, or manage archived data.
  Causes:
  
  No Archive Files Available: There may not be any archive files created for the specific object or data you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have specified (e.g., date range, object type) may not match any existing archive runs.
  Archiving Not Performed: The archiving process may not have been executed for the relevant data objects.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the archive files.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving