How To Fix T1170 - No history exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No history exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to call up the history related to the transaction. But no
activities have been saved yet for the transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1170 - No history exists ?

  The SAP error message T1170 "No history exists" typically occurs when a user attempts to access historical data or records that do not exist in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to view historical documents, changes, or logs in different SAP modules.
  Causes:
  
  No Historical Data: The most straightforward cause is that there is simply no historical data available for the specific transaction or object you are trying to access.
  Data Deletion: Historical data may have been deleted due to data archiving or purging processes.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the historical data may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view historical data, which can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to retain historical data for certain transactions or objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if historical data should exist for the transaction or object you are trying to access. If it is expected, check with your data management team.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the data are correct. Adjust the parameters to broaden the search if necessary.
  Consult with IT/Support: If you suspect that data has been deleted or archived, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to understand the data retention policies and whether the data can be restored.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view historical data. If not, request the appropriate access from your system administrator.
  System Configuration Review: If you are responsible for system configuration, check the settings related to data retention and archiving to ensure that historical data is being retained as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders, VA03 for sales orders) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with to understand how historical data is managed and accessed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.