How To Fix GX704 - No archiving session variants exist for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 704

• Message text: No archiving session variants exist for the selection criteria

What causes this issue?

The program validated the entries against the corresponding archiving
session variants. Archiving sessions were found that do not have
corresponding archiving session variants. Such data inconsistencies can
occur, for example, if you archived without using the standard
archiving transactions.
Data cannot be validated 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX704 - No archiving session variants exist for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message GX704 indicates that there are no archiving session variants available for the selection criteria you have specified. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute an archiving job or process, but the system cannot find any predefined variants that match the criteria you have entered.
  Cause:
  
  No Variants Defined: The most common cause is that there are no archiving session variants created for the specific archiving object or selection criteria you are using.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing variants.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the existing variants.
  Archiving Object Not Configured: The archiving object you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Archiving Session Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the appropriate archiving object.
  Create a new session variant by clicking on the "Variants" button and defining the selection criteria you need.
  Save the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  In the same transaction (SARA), check if there are any existing variants that match your selection criteria.
  If there are variants, ensure that you are using the correct variant name.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and match the existing variants.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving variants. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to ensure that it is properly configured and that you understand the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has its own set of configuration and variants. Make sure you are familiar with the specific archiving object you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the archiving process and the specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GX704 error and successfully create or find the necessary archiving session variants for your selection criteria.