How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL066 - No record found for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No record found for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL066 - No record found for deletion ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL066: No record found for deletion typically occurs when you are trying to delete archived data from the database, but the system cannot find any records that match the criteria specified for deletion. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with archived documents or data in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Records: The most common cause is that there are no records in the archive that match the selection criteria you provided for deletion.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters or selection criteria used to identify the records for deletion may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Already Deleted: The records you are trying to delete may have already been deleted or are not present in the archive.
  Archiving Issues: There may have been issues during the archiving process that resulted in incomplete or missing records.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view or delete certain records can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and that they should indeed match existing records.
  Verify Archived Data: Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving) to check if the records you are trying to delete are actually present in the archive.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the logs of the archiving process to see if there were any errors or warnings that might indicate why records are missing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific archiving object you are working with to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform deletion operations on the archived data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) to manage and review archived data.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects you are working with, as different objects may have different requirements and behaviors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the JB_ARCH_DEL066 error in your SAP system.