How To Fix G9258 - No archives have been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G9 - Joint-Venture-Archiving

• Message number: 258

• Message text: No archives have been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G9258 - No archives have been selected ?

  The SAP error message G9258 ("No archives have been selected") typically occurs when you are trying to access archived data, but the system cannot find any archives that meet the selection criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Archive Management or Archive Information System.
  Causes:
  
  No Archives Available: There may be no archived data for the specific object or criteria you are trying to access.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may not match any existing archives. This could include date ranges, document types, or other filters.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the archived data.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been executed properly, or the data may not have been archived yet.
  Incorrect Archive Object: You may be trying to access an archive object that does not exist or is not correctly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Availability: Verify that the archives you are trying to access actually exist. You can do this by checking the archive management transaction (e.g., SARA) to see if any archives have been created for the relevant object.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and that they match the archived data. Try broadening the criteria to see if any archives are returned.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Run Archiving Jobs: If no archives exist, you may need to run the archiving jobs for the relevant object. This can be done through transaction SARA.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific archive object you are working with to ensure that you are using it correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving for your version of SAP.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.