How To Fix RECAAR004 - Archivable data was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Archivable data was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAR004 - Archivable data was not found ?

  The SAP error message RECAAR004, which states "Archivable data was not found," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when working with archiving objects in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find any data that meets the criteria for archiving based on the parameters provided.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is simply no data available for archiving based on the selection criteria you have specified.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the archiving process may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no data being found.
  Data Already Archived: The data you are trying to archive may have already been archived in a previous run.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the data can also lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using for archiving. Ensure that they are set correctly and are not too restrictive.
  Verify Data Availability: Check the database to confirm that there is indeed data available for archiving that meets your criteria.
  Review Archiving Logs: Look at the archiving logs to see if the data has already been archived or if there are any other messages that provide more context.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to archive.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Test with Broader Criteria: If possible, try running the archiving process with broader selection criteria to see if any data is returned.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving objects and check their status.
  Archiving Object Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to understand its requirements and limitations.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RECAAR004 error in your SAP system.