How To Fix MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 - No archive file chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 object is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive files. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Archive Files: Use transaction SARA to check if the archive files exist and are accessible. You can also check the status of the archiving process.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to purchasing documents (e.g., MM_PURCHDOC).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving processes and best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to archiving functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_ARCHIVE201 and successfully work with archived data in your SAP system.