How To Fix HREIC_ARC000 - Archiving is not possible: No activity available for the given selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_ARC - Message Class for Archiving Object HR_EIC

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Archiving is not possible: No activity available for the given selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_ARC000 - Archiving is not possible: No activity available for the given selection ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_ARC000 indicates that archiving is not possible because there are no activities available for the given selection. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving employee data or related information in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause of this error is that there are no records that meet the selection criteria specified for archiving. This could be due to:
  
  The selection criteria being too restrictive.
  No records existing in the database that match the criteria.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  
  Archiving Object Not Defined: The archiving object may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for the archiving process. Ensure that they are not too restrictive and that there are records that meet these criteria.
  
  
  Verify Data Availability: Use transaction codes like S_AHR_61016300 or S_AHR_61016301 to check if there are any records available for archiving.
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SARA and check the configuration for the relevant archiving object.
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  Run Archiving Jobs: If applicable, ensure that any necessary background jobs for archiving are running correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the archiving process.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.