How To Fix GD_ARCHIV183 - Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD_ARCHIV - Messages of Function Group GD_ARCHIV

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing

What causes this issue?

You want to access the archive using the Archive Information System
(SAP AS) but no selection was made using the fields defined in the
related infostructure (such as: &v4&).
In this case, archive access using SAP AS is not faster than an
alternative method - the sequential reading of all archive files
without using the Archive Information System.
Entries are missing for at least one of the following fields: &v1&&v2&
&v3&.
The more fields you enter, the more selective your entries will be,
allowing for a quicker reading of data via SAP AS.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Check your selections, and if possible, make entries for the
aforementioned fields.
If this is not possible, confirm this warning by pressing enter. When
reading the desired archive data, the system then reads all files
sequentially (time consuming).
Check the aforementioned infostructure using the transaction SARI. If
the strucutre does not contain the fields you normally use for
accessing archives, change or enter these fields in the structure.
Restart the evaluation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD_ARCHIV183 - Entries for a fast archive access via SAP AS are missing ?

  The SAP error message GD_ARCHIV183 indicates that there are missing entries for fast archive access in the SAP Archive System (AS). This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata or index entries that link the archived documents to their corresponding data in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Index Entries: The most common cause is that the index entries for the archived documents are missing or have not been created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Archive Management settings in SAP.
  Data Deletion: If the archive files or their corresponding index entries have been deleted or corrupted, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the archive objects were transported between systems, there may be inconsistencies in the archive metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify the configuration settings for the Archive Management in the SAP system. Ensure that the archive object is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  Recreate Index Entries: If the index entries are missing, you may need to recreate them. This can typically be done using transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and selecting the appropriate archive object to regenerate the index.
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files are present in the designated archive storage location. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup.
  Use Archive Information System: Utilize the Archive Information System (transaction code SARI) to check the status of the archived documents and their index entries.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to GD_ARCHIV183 or archive management issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on Archive Management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.