How To Fix QG804 - You cannot select clients for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 804

• Message text: You cannot select clients for archiving

What causes this issue?

You have selected a client that is not maintained in Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a valid client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG804 - You cannot select clients for archiving ?

  The SAP error message QG804, which states "You cannot select clients for archiving," typically occurs when there are issues related to the archiving process in SAP, particularly in the context of client data. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Client-Specific Data: The error may arise if the system is trying to archive client-specific data that cannot be archived due to configuration settings or restrictions.
  Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured to allow for client selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations on the selected clients.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that prevent it from being archived.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may restrict archiving for specific clients.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object you are working with is correctly configured to allow client selection. This can be done in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Review Client Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the clients you are trying to archive. Make sure that they are not set to be excluded from archiving.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to ensure there are no issues that would prevent archiving. This may involve checking for incomplete documents or records.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Parameters:
  
  Review system parameters related to archiving in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.