How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB045 - No entries were found in the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No entries were found in the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB045 - No entries were found in the archive ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB045 No entries were found in the archive typically indicates that the system is unable to find any archived entries for a specific data set or object that you are trying to access. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data archiving or data retrieval processes.
  Cause:
  
  No Archived Data: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no entries archived for the specific object or data set you are querying.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the archived data may not match any existing entries.
  Archiving Process Not Completed: The archiving process may not have been executed properly, or it may not have been executed at all for the relevant data.
  Data Deletion: The data may have been deleted from the archive, either manually or through a retention policy.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify if the archiving process has been executed for the relevant data. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or the status of the archiving job.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the archived data are correct and match the archived entries.
  Run Archiving Job: If no data has been archived, you may need to run the archiving job for the relevant object. This can usually be done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any specific instructions or known issues related to the archiving process for the object in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to archiving, such as SARA (for managing archiving objects) and SARI (for reading archived data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to your data. Each object may have its own archiving and retrieval processes.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.