How To Fix VW433 - The archive contains no shipments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 433

• Message text: The archive contains no shipments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW433 - The archive contains no shipments ?

  The SAP error message VW433, which states "The archive contains no shipments," typically occurs when you are trying to access archived shipment data, but the system cannot find any relevant shipment records in the specified archive.
  Causes:
  
  No Archived Data: The most straightforward reason is that there are no shipments archived for the specified criteria or period.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object you are trying to access may not be the correct one for the shipment data you are looking for.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the archived data may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Archiving Process Issues: There may have been issues during the archiving process, such as incomplete archiving or errors that prevented data from being archived correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to access the archived data can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify that the archiving settings are correctly configured and that the relevant shipment data has been archived.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the archived shipments are correct and not overly restrictive.
  Check Archive Object: Confirm that you are using the correct archive object for the shipment data you are trying to access.
  Verify Archiving Process: Check the logs of the archiving process to ensure that it completed successfully and that there were no errors during the archiving of shipment data.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you suspect that there are issues with the archiving process or the archive files themselves, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and check the status of archived data.
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving objects related to shipments (e.g., SHP for shipment documents) to ensure you are working with the correct data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the VW433 error message, as SAP frequently releases patches and updates that may address specific problems.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.