HRPA_ARCH218 - No archive files found for archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No archive files found for archiving object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH218 - No archive files found for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH218 indicates that the system could not find any archive files for the specified archiving object. This typically occurs when you attempt to access archived data or perform operations related to archiving, but the necessary archive files are not available in the system.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  No Archive Files Created: The archiving process may not have been executed for the specified archiving object, meaning no archive files exist.
  Incorrect Archiving Object: The archiving object specified in the operation may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Archive Files Deleted: Archive files may have been deleted or moved from the expected location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the archiving object itself.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the HRPA_ARCH218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Use transaction SARA to check if any archive files exist for the specified archiving object.
  Navigate to the archiving object in question and check the archive file status.
  
  
  
  Create Archive Files:
  
  If no archive files exist, you may need to run the archiving process for the relevant data. This can be done using transaction SARA and selecting the appropriate archiving object to create the archive files.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object you are trying to access is correct. Double-check the spelling and the object name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive files. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the archiving object to ensure everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the archiving settings in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review any logs or error messages related to the archiving process to identify any issues that may have occurred during archiving.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and execute archiving jobs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.