How To Fix PH074 - Choose at least one object to be archived

PH074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Choose at least one object to be archived

What causes this issue?

You have not specified which data in this archiving group needs to be
archived.

System Response

The system needs this information so that it can request additional
information as appropriate in subsequent steps.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one archiving object.

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 PH074 - Choose at least one object to be archived ?

  The SAP error message PH074 ("Choose at least one object to be archived") typically occurs when you are trying to execute an archiving process in SAP, but you have not selected any objects to archive. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the Archive Administration (transaction SARA) or during the archiving of specific data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any objects or data records to be archived before attempting to execute the archiving process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving settings that prevent the selection of objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the objects for archiving.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Objects: Ensure that you have selected at least one object or data record to be archived. This can usually be done