How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 - No archive file chosen

MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving in Purchasing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No archive file chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 - No archive file chosen ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 ("No archive file chosen") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process archived data in the SAP system, but no archive file has been selected or specified for the operation. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the archiving or retrieval of purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Archive File Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not select an archive file when prompted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archive file itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive files.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems with the archive file storage or the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Archive File: Ensure that you select an appropriate archive file when prompted. This is usually done in the selection screen of the transaction you are using.
  Check Archive Configuration: Verify that the archiving