How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL009 - Enter at least one restriction for the financial objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB_ARCH_DEL - SEM: Message Class for Archiving and Deletion in SEM

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter at least one restriction for the financial objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL009 - Enter at least one restriction for the financial objects ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL009 ("Enter at least one restriction for the financial objects") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a job related to archiving or deleting financial objects in SAP, but you have not specified any restrictions or criteria for the selection of those objects. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that the system knows which specific financial objects you want to archive or delete.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of selection criteria or restrictions when attempting to archive or delete financial objects. The system requires at least one restriction to identify which financial objects should be processed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide at least one restriction for the financial objects you want to archive or delete. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Archiving or Deletion Transaction:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code in SAP that you are using for archiving or deleting financial objects (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Specify Selection Criteria:
  
  In the selection screen, look for fields where you can enter criteria such as:
  
  Company Code
  Fiscal Year
  Document Type
  Other relevant financial object identifiers
  
  
  Make sure to fill in at least one of these fields to restrict the selection.
  
  
  
  Review Your Input:
  
  Double-check that the criteria you entered are valid and correspond to existing financial objects in the system.
  
  
  
  Execute the Job:
  
  After entering the necessary restrictions, try executing the job again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving and deletion processes specific to your version of SAP. This can provide additional context and examples of valid selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving or deletion tasks in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If you are unsure about the criteria, consider testing with a smaller dataset or in a development environment to ensure that your selections yield the expected results.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you provide the necessary restrictions, you should be able to resolve the JB_ARCH_DEL009 error and successfully execute your archiving or deletion job.