How To Fix VB843 - Does not exist in the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Does not exist in the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB843 - Does not exist in the archive ?

  The SAP error message VB843 indicates that a document or record you are trying to access does not exist in the archive. This typically occurs when you are attempting to retrieve archived data that has either been deleted or was never archived properly.
  Causes of VB843 Error
  
  Document Not Archived: The document you are trying to access may not have been archived at all.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object you are using may not correspond to the document type you are trying to retrieve.
  Data Deletion: The data may have been deleted from the archive, either manually or through a retention policy.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the archived data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the document may be incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Archive Status:
  
  Verify if the document you are trying to access has been archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions (e.g., SARA) to see if the document is listed.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Object:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct archive object for the type of document you are trying to retrieve. Each document type has a specific archive object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access archived data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the document. Ensure that you are using the correct document number, date range, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Archive Logs:
  
  Review the archive logs to see if there were any issues during the archiving process that might have affected the document.
  
  
  
  Re-archive if Necessary:
  
  If the document was never archived, you may need to re-archive it using the appropriate archiving transaction.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the VB843 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VB843 error in SAP.