How To Fix S1580 - No volume set selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 580

• Message text: No volume set selected

What causes this issue?

You did not select any volume set but this action needs at least one
volume set to work with.

System Response

The parameter dialog is cancelled without applying any changes.

How to fix this error?

Reenter the dialog and select at least one volume set. You may define
new volume sets with the Informix tool onarchive on operating system
level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1580 - No volume set selected ?

  The SAP error message S1580 "No volume set selected" typically occurs in the context of SAP's data archiving or data management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a volume set that has been defined for the archiving process. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Volume Set: The volume set that is supposed to be used for archiving has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving object may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the volume set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the volume set or perform archiving operations.
  Inactive Volume Set: The volume set may be inactive or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define a Volume Set:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archiving object and check if a volume set is defined.
  If not, create a new volume set by following the necessary steps in the archiving configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured and that the volume set is linked to it.
  Review the settings in the transaction code SARA and ensure that all required parameters are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the volume set and perform archiving tasks.
  
  
  
  Activate Volume Set:
  
  If the volume set exists but is inactive, activate it in the system.
  You can do this through the relevant configuration settings in the archiving administration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the archiving object you are working with, as different objects may have unique requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARCH (Archive Object Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific archiving object or the error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1580 error and successfully manage your archiving processes in SAP.