How To Fix /SAPCND/ARCH172 - No suitable infostructure could be found for the selection

/SAPCND/ARCH172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ARCH -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No suitable infostructure could be found for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH172 - No suitable infostructure could be found for the selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH172 No suitable infostructure could be found for the selection typically occurs in the context of SAP's Condition Management or when working with the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK). This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable information structure that matches the selection criteria specified in your query or operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Info Structure: The info structure you are trying to access may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing info structures.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the info structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the condition management or the info structure setup.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding a suitable info structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Info Structure: Verify that the info structure you are trying to