How To Fix PH218 - No record found in infotype 0283 Archived Objects for extending &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No record found in infotype 0283 Archived Objects for extending &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH218 - No record found in infotype 0283 Archived Objects for extending & ?

  The SAP error message PH218 "No record found in infotype 0283 Archived Objects for extending &" typically occurs when you are trying to extend an employee's data in the system, but the relevant records in the infotype 0283 (which deals with archived objects) are not found. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Archiving: The employee's data may have been archived, and the system cannot find the necessary records in infotype 0283.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number you are trying to extend may not exist or may be incorrect.
  Missing Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the retrieval of archived data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status of the infotype 0283. Ensure that the data you are trying to access has not been archived.
  If the data is archived, you may need to restore it or access it through the archive.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Double-check the personnel number you are using to ensure it is correct and that the employee exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Access Archived Data:
  
  If you need to access archived data, you may need to use the appropriate transaction or report to retrieve it. This may involve using transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view archived records.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access infotype 0283 and any related archived data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues with the archiving process or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0283: This infotype is used to manage archived objects in SAP. Understanding its structure and how it interacts with other infotypes can help in troubleshooting.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP, including how data is archived and how to access archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling archived data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PH218 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.