How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS060 - No distribution available, select the Create Distribution button

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No distribution available, select the Create Distribution button

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS060 - No distribution available, select the Create Distribution button ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS060 indicates that there is no distribution available for the selected transaction or document, and it prompts the user to create a distribution. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Archive Management or Document Management System (DMS) when trying to access archived documents or transactions that require a distribution to be created before they can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  No Existing Distribution: The primary cause of this error is that there is no existing distribution for the document or transaction you are trying to access. This can happen if the document has not been processed or if the distribution was not created during the archiving process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Archive Management settings that prevent the creation of distributions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create a distribution or access the required functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Distribution: 
  
  Click on the Create Distribution button as suggested in the error message. This will initiate the process to create a distribution for the selected document or transaction.
  Follow the prompts to complete the distribution creation process.
  
  
  
  Check Archive Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that the necessary data is available for distribution.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create distributions. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to Archive Management and Document Management for more detailed guidance on creating distributions and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to Archive Management (e.g., SARA for archiving administration) to better navigate the system.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Archive Management and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the S_ARC_TRANS060 error and successfully create the necessary distribution for your document or transaction.