How To Fix PH010 - Choose an archiving session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Choose an archiving session

What causes this issue?

The system could not find an <DS:GLOS.archiving_session>archiving
session</> that matches your entries.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If necessary, access <DS:TRAN.SARA>Archive Management</> and check
which archives exist under <LS>Management</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH010 - Choose an archiving session ?

  The SAP error message PH010, which states "Choose an archiving session," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) when a user attempts to access or process archived data without selecting a valid archiving session. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to display or manage archived documents or data.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Archiving Session Selected: The user has not selected an archiving session from which to retrieve or process archived data.
  Invalid Session: The selected archiving session may not be valid or may not contain the expected data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving sessions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH010 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select an Archiving Session:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct transaction or screen where you can select an archiving session.
  Look for a dropdown or selection box that lists available archiving sessions and choose one.
  
  
  
  Check Session Validity:
  
  Verify that the selected archiving session is valid and contains the data you are trying to access.
  You can check the status of archiving sessions in the relevant transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving sessions. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to archiving and the specific transaction you are using for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, there may be underlying system issues. Check with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the archiving process is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARE (Archive Explorer).
  Archiving Process: Understanding the archiving process in SAP can help in troubleshooting. Archiving involves moving data from the database to an archive file, which can then be accessed through specific transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the PH010 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.