How To Fix GLE_ECS_AL_ARCHIVING003 - Selection is not valid for the archive information structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_AL_ARCHIVING - Message Class for Object GLE_ECS

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Selection is not valid for the archive information structure

What causes this issue?

You want to extract ECS items from the archive to BW. In the DataSource,
you entered selection criteria for fields. However, the archive
information structure the system uses to access the archive does not
contain these fields.

System Response

The system terminates the extraction of data.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the full update mode to extract ECS items from the
archive, you need to change your selection criteria.
For more information about the archive information structures for
archiving object GLE_ECS (<ZK>Archiving Object for Error Correction and
Suspense Accounting</>) see <DS:TRAN.SARJ>Archive Retrieval Configurator
</>.
If the system does not contain any active information structures, you
can still extract data from the archive without using the Archive
Information System. In your InfoPackage in the BW system, choose the
<ZK>Data Selection</> tab and make sure you have not entered any
additional selection criteria apart from those for the archive files.
If you want to use the full update mode to extract ECS items from the
database, and not from the archive, in the BW system, in the InfoPackage
choose the <ZK>Data Selection</> tab and change the settings for the
connection to the archive.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_AL_ARCHIVING003 - Selection is not valid for the archive information structure ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_AL_ARCHIVING003 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria used for archiving in the context of the archive information structure. This error typically arises when the selection parameters provided do not match the expected values or formats required by the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified for the archiving process may not be valid. This could be due to incorrect field values, unsupported combinations, or missing mandatory fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object or the archive information structure that prevent the selection from being processed correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being archived may have inconsistencies or may not meet the criteria defined in the archiving object.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the archiving operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using for the archiving process. Ensure that all fields are correctly filled out and that the values are valid.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the archiving object and the archive information structure. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data that you are trying to archive. Ensure that it meets the requirements set by the archiving object.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected selection criteria and any specific requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) to manage archiving processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the selection criteria used and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.