How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS291 - Function not possible; archive not available

/ISDFPS/PM_DIS291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Function not possible; archive not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS291 - Function not possible; archive not available ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS291 Function not possible; archive not available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Discrete Industries and Manufacturing (DIS) module, particularly when dealing with archived data. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a certain function because the required archive data is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Archive Data: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary archived data for the operation you are trying to perform is not available in the system. This could happen if the data was archived but not properly stored or if the archive files have been deleted or moved.
  
  
  Incorrect Archive Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving process, such as incorrect settings in the Archive Administration (transaction SARA) or missing authorization to access the archived data.
  
  
  Data Retrieval Issues: There could be issues with the data retrieval process, such as problems with the