How To Fix R3251 - Select at least one archive file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Select at least one archive file

What causes this issue?

The DataSource &v1& supports extraction from archives with manual file
selection. If you want to extract data from the archive, you have to
select at least one archive file.

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?

Change the archive selection to 'Database Only' or select at least one
archive file for extraction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3251 - Select at least one archive file ?

  The SAP error message R3251, which states "Select at least one archive file," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires the selection of an archive file, but no archive file has been selected. This error is commonly encountered in the context of archiving and data retrieval processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected any archive files in the relevant selection screen or dialog. This can happen if:
  
  The user did not check any of the available archive files.
  The archive files are not available for selection due to configuration issues or lack of data.
  The user is in the wrong transaction or context where no archive files are applicable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R3251 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Files: Ensure that there are archive files available for selection. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction or