HRPA_ARCH206 - No data found for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No data found for the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH206 - No data found for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH206: No data found for the selection criteria typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with archived data. This message indicates that the system could not find any records that match the criteria specified in your selection parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria you have entered do not match any existing records in the database or archive.
  Data Archiving: The data you are trying to access may have been archived and is not available in the current database. If the archiving process was not executed correctly, it might also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the perception that no data exists.
  Data Deletion: The data may have been deleted or is no longer available due to data management policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the parameters (such as date ranges, personnel numbers, etc.) are correct and relevant to the data you are trying to retrieve.
  Check Archive Settings: If you suspect that the data has been archived, check the archiving settings and ensure that the relevant data is indeed archived and accessible. You may need to use the appropriate transaction (like SARA) to view archived data.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure your user role has the required permissions.
  Consult with IT Support: If you believe the data should exist and you are still encountering this error, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further. They can check the database and archiving logs for any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) for managing archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving in HR to understand how data is managed and retrieved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the HRPA_ARCH206 error message.