How To Fix OA990 - Archive is not filled: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 990

• Message text: Archive is not filled: & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA990 - Archive is not filled: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message "OA990 Archive is not filled: & & & &" typically indicates that the system is attempting to access an archive that has not been populated with any data. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to retrieve archived documents or data that should have been stored in the archive but is not present.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Archived: The most common cause is that no data has been archived for the specified object or criteria.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object being referenced may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Archiving Process Not Executed: The archiving process may not have been executed for the relevant data, meaning that there are no entries in the archive.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the archive.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the archiving process has been executed for the relevant data. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  Run Archiving Jobs: If no data has been archived, you may need to run the archiving jobs for the relevant object. Ensure that the selection criteria are correct.
  Verify Archive Object Configuration: Check the configuration of the archive object in transaction SARA to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archive. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Review Archive File: If the archive file is supposed to exist, check the file system or database to ensure that the archive files are present and accessible.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archive object for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving for your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.