How To Fix PPEENG557 - No archiving selection exists for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 557

• Message text: No archiving selection exists for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG557 - No archiving selection exists for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG557 indicates that there is no archiving selection available for the specified object types (represented by &1 and &2). This typically occurs in the context of archiving processes in SAP, particularly when trying to archive data related to production planning or engineering.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Archiving Object: The archiving object for the specified data type may not be defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving settings may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of selection criteria for archiving.
  Data Not Eligible for Archiving: The data you are trying to archive may not meet the criteria set for archiving, such as status or age.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving selections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object related to the error is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the archiving selection criteria are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the archiving object in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary selection criteria for archiving are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Data Eligibility:
  
  Review the data you are trying to archive to ensure it meets the criteria for archiving.
  Check if the data is in a status that allows it to be archived.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the archiving has the necessary authorizations to access the archiving selections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPRO: Customizing (to check settings)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving for your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.