How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1701 - Chain &1/&2 does not exist in the archive

/SAPPCE/DPCM1701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Chain &1/&2 does not exist in the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1701 - Chain &1/&2 does not exist in the archive ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1701 Chain &1/&2 does not exist in the archive typically indicates that the system is trying to access a specific chain (which could refer to a process chain or a data flow) that is expected to be found in the archive but is not available. This can occur in the context of data archiving or process chain management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP modules that utilize process chains.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Data: The specified chain may not have been archived properly, or the archive data has been deleted or moved.
  Incorrect Chain Name: The chain name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving process or the settings related to the process chains.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Chain Existence: Check if the specified