How To Fix PPEARCHUI014 - No index entries found in the archive for selection criteria specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHUI - Messages for iPPE Archiving

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No index entries found in the archive for selection criteria specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHUI014 - No index entries found in the archive for selection criteria specified ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHUI014 indicates that no index entries were found in the archive for the selection criteria specified. This typically occurs when you are trying to retrieve archived data using the Archive Information System (AIS) or similar tools, and the system cannot find any entries that match the criteria you have set.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you specified for the search may not match any archived data. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, document types, or other filters.
  No Data Archived: There may not be any data archived for the specific criteria you are using. This can happen if the data has not been archived yet or if the archiving process did not complete successfully.
  Index Not Updated: The index for the archived data may not be updated. If the archiving process was interrupted or not executed properly, the index might not reflect the current state of archived data.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the archived data can also lead to this error, although it typically results in a different error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the parameters (like date ranges, document types, etc.) are correct and that they correspond to the data you expect to find.
  Verify Archived Data: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check if the data has been archived correctly. You can also check the archive object to see if any data exists for the specified criteria.
  Rebuild Index: If you suspect that the index is not updated, you may need to rebuild it. This can usually be done through the archiving administration transaction (SARA) by selecting the appropriate archive object and choosing the option to rebuild the index.
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the logs of the archiving process to ensure that it completed successfully and that there were no errors during the archiving of the data.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can check the system settings, logs, and configurations related to archiving.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archive Objects: Each type of data that can be archived has a specific archive object. Make sure you are using the correct one for your data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and troubleshooting archiving issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.