How To Fix GX017 - No archives exist under the current selections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No archives exist under the current selections

What causes this issue?

No archiving runs were found for the current selection.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the "Archive creation date" is maintained and whether the
"Archives that were (not) deleted from the database" parameters
(possibly both) contain entries.
If the system still does not display any archive runs, no archive files
with index information for this archiving object can be deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX017 - No archives exist under the current selections ?

  The SAP error message GX017: No archives exist under the current selections typically occurs when you are trying to access archived data in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any archived records that match your selection criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Archive Information System (AIS) or when trying to retrieve archived documents.
  Causes:
  
  No Archived Data: There may simply be no archived data available for the specific selection criteria you are using.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing archived records. This could include date ranges, document types, or other filters.
  Archiving Not Performed: The data you are trying to access may not have been archived yet. This can happen if the archiving process has not been executed for the relevant data.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the archived data.
  Archive Object Not Defined: The archive object you are trying to access may not be defined or configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust your selection criteria to ensure they are correct and likely to return results. Consider broadening the date range or removing filters to see if any data is returned.
  Verify Archiving Status: Confirm whether the data you are looking for has been archived. You can check the archiving logs or consult with your SAP Basis team to see if the archiving process has been executed for the relevant data.
  Review Archive Objects: Ensure that the archive object you are trying to access is correctly defined and that the necessary data has been archived under that object.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure you have the appropriate authorizations to access archived data. If not, contact your system administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the archive object and the data you are trying to access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System) when encountering this error.
  Archiving Process: Understanding the archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and execute archiving jobs, can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to archiving and the specific error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.