How To Fix /SAPCND/ARCH173 - No records could be found for the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ARCH -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No records could be found for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH173 - No records could be found for the selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH173 No records could be found for the selection typically occurs in the context of the SAP Condition Management or similar modules where the system is trying to retrieve archived data based on certain selection criteria, but no records match those criteria.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Archived Data: The most common cause is that there are simply no records that match the selection criteria you have provided. This could be due to:
  
  The data has not been archived yet.
  The selection criteria are too restrictive or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: If the filters or parameters used in the selection are not set correctly, it may lead to no records being found.
  
  
  Archiving Process: If the archiving process has not been executed properly or if the data was archived incorrectly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the archived data, leading to the impression that no records exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that they are correct and not overly restrictive. Try broadening the criteria to see if records can be found.
  
  
  Verify Archiving Status: Check if the data you are looking for has indeed been archived. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the archiving logs.
  Checking the archiving object to see if any records exist.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Jobs: If you find that the data has not been archived, you may need to run the relevant archiving jobs to archive the data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or considerations.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a system issue or bug.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects relevant to your data. Each object may have its own set of rules and processes.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and monitor archiving processes.
  Logs and Monitoring: Check the logs for any errors or warnings during the archiving process that might give you more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SAPCND/ARCH173 No records could be found for the selection.