How To Fix VQ100 - Enter an archive. Archive list can be created with ?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Enter an archive. Archive list can be created with ?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ100 - Enter an archive. Archive list can be created with ? ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ100 - Enter an archive. Archive list can be created with ??
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation that requires specifying an archive, but no archive has been entered or selected. The system expects you to provide an archive name or select from a list of available archives, but the input is missing or invalid.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message is prompting you to enter an archive name.
  The phrase "Archive list can be created with ??" indicates that you can generate or display a list of available archives to choose from.
  The "??" is a hint that you can use the F4 help (value help) to get a list of valid archive names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an Archive Name:
  
  When the system prompts for an archive, enter the correct archive name manually if you know it.
  
  
  
  Use F4 Help to Select Archive:
  
  Press F4 (or click the dropdown/help button) on the archive input field.
  This will display a list of available archives.
  Select the appropriate archive from the list.
  
  
  
  Create Archive List (if needed):
  
  If no archives are listed, you may need to create or maintain the archive list.
  This is usually done in the Archive Administration or Archive Management transactions.
  
  
  
  
  How to Create or Maintain Archive List:
  
  Use transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  In SARA, you can manage archive objects and their corresponding archives.
  You can also use transaction VAK1 or VAK2 depending on the archive object to maintain archive files.
  The archive list is typically maintained in the system by the basis or archiving administrator.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The error message VQ100 is related to SAP ArchiveLink or data archiving processes.
  Always ensure that the archive files are properly registered and available in the system.
  If you are unsure about the archive names, consult your SAP Basis or Archiving team.
  The F4 help is the standard way in SAP to get a list of valid entries for a field.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No archive entered when required.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter archive name or use F4 help to select from list.
  
  
  Create Archive List
  Use transaction SARA to manage archives.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SARA (Archive Administration), VAK1/VAK2 (archive file maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the context or transaction where this error occurs.