How To Fix OQ701 - Enter at least one table to be archived.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Enter at least one table to be archived.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ701 - Enter at least one table to be archived. ?

  The SAP error message OQ701, which states "Enter at least one table to be archived," typically occurs when you are trying to execute an archiving process in SAP but have not specified any tables for archiving. This error is common in the context of data archiving, where you need to define which data tables should be archived to free up space and improve system performance.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the archiving transaction or program you are trying to execute requires you to specify at least one table that contains the data you want to archive. If no tables are selected, the system cannot proceed with the archiving process, resulting in the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Transaction:
  
  Go to the relevant archiving transaction in SAP (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Select the Archiving Object:
  
  Choose the appropriate archiving object that corresponds to the data you want to archive.
  
  
  
  Specify Tables:
  
  In the selection screen, ensure that you specify at least one table that you want to archive. This may involve selecting specific data or criteria related to the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Make sure that the selection criteria you are using are valid and that they correspond to the data you intend to archive.
  
  
  
  Execute the Archiving Process:
  
  After specifying the required tables and criteria, execute the archiving process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP is associated with specific tables and data. Familiarize yourself with the archiving objects relevant to your business processes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on archiving specific data types and objects.
  Testing: It is advisable to test the archiving process in a development or quality assurance environment before executing it in production to avoid data loss or system issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.