How To Fix SB207 - The required version was not found in the archive index

SB207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 207

• Message text: The required version was not found in the archive index

What causes this issue?

The required version has been archived in the past. It could not be
restored, since it was not found in the index of archived versions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To display the version, create an index for the archive file containing
the required version with the transaction SARA.
If there are several files with archived versions, determine the
correct one by the date it was created. You need to look for the oldest
archive file that is newer than the required version.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB207 - The required version was not found in the archive index ?

  The SAP error message SB207, "The required version was not found in the archive index," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the required version of an archived object in the archive index. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Index Entry: The specific version of the object you are trying to access may not be present in the archive index.
  Corrupted Archive Index: The archive index itself may be corrupted or not properly updated.
  Incorrect Archive Settings: The settings for archiving may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in accessing archived data.
  Object Not Archived: The object you are trying to access may not have been archived at all.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the system from accessing the archive index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Index: Verify that the required version of the object is indeed present in the archive index. You can do this by using