How To Fix KR404 - First select data source archive and enter an archiving object

KR404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 404

• Message text: First select data source archive and enter an archiving object

What causes this issue?

You want to select archive files but have selected the database as data
source, or have not entered an archiving object.

System Response

The system needs an archiving object to select the archive files.

How to fix this error?

Select the archive as data source and enter an archiving object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR404 - First select data source archive and enter an archiving object ?

  The SAP error message KR404 indicates that the system requires you to first select a data source archive and enter an archiving object before proceeding with a specific operation. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving and data management within SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to access or process archived data without specifying the necessary parameters.
  The system expects you to define a data source archive and an archiving object, which are essential for retrieving archived data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KR404 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Data Source Archive:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you encountered the error.
  Look for an option to select a data source archive. This may be a dropdown menu or a selection field.
  
  
  
  Enter Archiving Object:
  
  After selecting the data source archive, you need to specify the archiving object. This object defines the type of data you are working with