How To Fix VW442 - There is no data on shipments that cannot be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 442

• Message text: There is no data on shipments that cannot be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW442 - There is no data on shipments that cannot be archived ?

  The SAP error message VW442, which states "There is no data on shipments that cannot be archived," typically occurs when you are trying to archive shipment data in the SAP system, but the system finds that there are no shipments that meet the criteria for archiving. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Eligible Shipments: There may simply be no shipments that meet the criteria for archiving. This could be due to all shipments being already archived or none of the shipments meeting the defined archiving conditions.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using for archiving may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no data being selected for archiving.
  
  
  Data Already Archived: The shipments you are trying to archive may have already been archived in a previous run.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using for archiving. Ensure that they are set correctly and that there are indeed shipments that should be eligible for archiving.
  
  
  Review Archived Data: Check if the shipments you are trying to archive have already been archived. You can do this by reviewing the archive logs or using transaction codes related to archiving.
  
  
  Run Archiving Object Check: Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving object for shipments. This can help you verify if the configuration is correct and if there are any issues with the archiving process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with. This can provide insights into the requirements and conditions for archiving.
  
  
  Check for Errors in Previous Runs: If there were errors in previous archiving runs, they may have affected the current state of the data. Review any logs or error messages from previous runs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the general archiving process in SAP, including how to set up and execute archiving runs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing and reviewing archived data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the VW442 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the VW442 error message in SAP.