How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS116 - No archiving files exist for archiving session &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No archiving files exist for archiving session &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS116 - No archiving files exist for archiving session &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS116 indicates that there are no archiving files available for the specified archiving session. This typically occurs when you attempt to access or manage an archiving session that does not have any associated archiving files.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Data Archived: The archiving session may not have any data that was archived, which means there are no files generated.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to the absence of archiving files.
  Incorrect Session Reference: The session number you are referencing may be incorrect or does not exist.
  File Deletion: The archiving files may have been deleted or moved from their expected location.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the archiving files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Session: Verify that the archiving session number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Archiving Logs: Check the logs of the archiving process to see if there