How To Fix M2316 - No archive selected

M2316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No archive selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2316 - No archive selected ?

  The SAP error message M2316 "No archive selected" typically occurs when you are trying to access archived data, but the system cannot find any archive files that match the criteria specified in your request. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the retrieval of archived documents or data.
  Causes:
  
  No Archive Created: The most common reason is that no archive has been created for the data you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using to retrieve the archived data may not match any existing archives.
  Archiving Object Not Configured: The archiving object you are trying to access may not be properly configured or may not have been executed.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Archive File Deletion: The archive files may have been deleted or moved from their expected location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Creation: Verify that the archiving process has been executed