How To Fix SMI_ARCHIVE_MSG000 - Record not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_ARCHIVE_MSG - Archiving Related Messages for Social Media Data

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Record not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_ARCHIVE_MSG000 - Record not found ?

  The SAP error message SMI_ARCHIVE_MSG000: Record not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Archive Management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific record in the archive database that it is trying to access. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files that contain the records may have been deleted or moved.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object being referenced may not exist or may not be correctly configured.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent access to the archived data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the archived records.
  Corrupted Archive: The archive itself may be corrupted, leading to the inability to retrieve records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archive Files:
  
  Verify that the archive files are present in the designated archive directory.
  Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archive and ensure that the files are intact.
  
  
  
  Validate Archive Object:
  
  Ensure that the archive object you are trying to access is correctly defined and configured in the system.
  Check the settings in transaction SARA for the specific archive object.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could affect access to archived records.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the archived data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate Archive:
  
  If the archive is corrupted, you may need to recreate the archive. This may involve re-archiving the data from the original source.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Archive Management for detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot archives.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.