How To Fix KR406 - Select archive or database

KR406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Select archive or database

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a data source.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select an archive or database or both as data source.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR406 - Select archive or database ?

  The SAP error message KR406 ("Select archive or database") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the required data in either the database or the archive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Availability: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the requested data in the database. This could be due to the data being archived or deleted.
  Archiving Settings: If the archiving settings are not correctly configured, the system may not be able to access archived data.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing records in the database or archive.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if the data you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can