How To Fix PFO1012 - No archive entry exists for object kind/type &1, &2, GUID &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No archive entry exists for object kind/type &1, &2, GUID &3

What causes this issue?

The specified data record was not found in the archiving info system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1012 - No archive entry exists for object kind/type &1, &2, GUID &3 ?

  The SAP error message PFO1012 indicates that there is no archive entry for a specific object kind/type and GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's archiving and data management processes, particularly when trying to access archived data that is expected to be available but is not found in the archive.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to access has not been archived yet, or the archive entry has been deleted or is otherwise unavailable.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID provided in the error message may be incorrect or may not correspond to any archived object.
  Archiving Process Issues: There may have been issues during the archiving process that prevented the data from being archived correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the object you are trying to access has been archived. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see the status of archived objects.
  Validate GUID: Ensure that the GUID you are using is correct and corresponds to an existing archived object. You can use transaction codes like SARA or other relevant tools to look up the GUID.
  Re-archive Data: If the data has not been archived, you may need to run the archiving process again for the relevant object type.
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files are present and accessible in the designated archive storage location. If the files are missing, you may need to restore them from backup if available.
  Review Configuration: Check the archiving configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the object type you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving for the specific object type to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (for archiving), SARI (for reading archived data), and SARE (for deleting archive files).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific object type and archiving process.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex archiving scenarios or system configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PFO1012 error in your SAP system.