How To Fix INV204 - No archive files exist that can be opened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No archive files exist that can be opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV204 - No archive files exist that can be opened ?

  The SAP error message INV204: No archive files exist that can be opened typically occurs when the system is unable to find any archive files that can be accessed for a specific operation, such as retrieving archived documents or data. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access archived invoices or other documents.
  Causes:
  
  No Archive Files Available: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no archive files available in the specified archive directory.
  Incorrect Archive Path: The system may be looking in the wrong directory for the archive files.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archive files.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been executed properly, resulting in no files being created.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archive Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for archiving in the SAP system. Ensure that the archive paths are correctly set up in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Verify Archive Files:
  
  Check the physical location of the archive files on the server. Ensure that the files exist and are accessible.
  Use transaction SARA to check the status of the archiving sessions and see if any files were created.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the archive files has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Jobs:
  
  If no archive files exist, you may need to run the archiving jobs to create them. This can be done through transaction SARA by selecting the appropriate object and executing the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Archiving:
  
  Review the logs for any errors that may have occurred during the archiving process. This can help identify if there were issues that prevented files from being created.
  
  
  
  File System Check:
  
  If there are issues with the file system, such as permissions or corruption, these need to be resolved. Consult with your system administrator to check the file system where the archive files are stored.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes specific to your version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and the INV204 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the INV204 error in your SAP system.