How To Fix W_CB184 - Archiving files of archiving sessions contain no entry for &1, &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Archiving files of archiving sessions contain no entry for &1, &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB184 - Archiving files of archiving sessions contain no entry for &1, &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB184 - Archiving files of archiving sessions contain no entry for &1, &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the archiving process in SAP when the archiving files generated for a particular archiving session do not contain any entries for the specified object or data set. In other words, the archiving session was expected to archive data for a certain object or document number (represented by placeholders &1 and &2), but the generated archive files do not have any data entries corresponding to that.
  Common causes include:
  
  The selection criteria for the archiving session did not match any data records.
  The data to be archived was already archived or deleted.
  The archiving object or document number specified does not exist or has no data to archive.
  Incorrect or too restrictive selection parameters in the archiving session.
  The archiving session was executed prematurely before data was ready for archiving.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection parameters used in the archiving session.
  Ensure that the criteria are correct and not too restrictive.
  Verify that the data you expect to archive actually exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes or reports related to the archiving object to check if data exists for the specified object/document.
  For example, if archiving sales documents, check if the sales documents exist and are eligible for archiving.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Confirm that the archiving object is correctly configured.
  Check if any filters or custom logic might exclude the data.
  
  
  
  Re-run Archiving Session:
  
  After adjusting selection criteria or confirming data existence, rerun the archiving session.
  Monitor the logs to ensure entries are created in the archive files.
  
  
  
  Check for Previous Archiving:
  
  Confirm that the data has not already been archived or deleted.
  If data is already archived, no entries will be found in the new archiving session.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific archiving objects have known issues or special instructions.
  Check SAP Notes related to the archiving object or error message W_CB184.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Object: The error is related to a specific archiving object (e.g., FI_DOCUM for financial documents, SD_VBAK for sales documents).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA - Archive Administration (to manage archiving sessions)
  Object-specific reports or transactions to check data existence.
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Provides detailed documentation on archiving objects and procedures.
  SAP Notes: Search for message W_CB184 or the archiving object name for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Archiving files contain no entry for specified object/document
  
  
  Cause
  No data matched selection criteria or data already archived/deleted
  
  
  Solution
  Check and adjust selection criteria, verify data existence, re-run archiving session
  
  
  Tools
  SARA transaction, object-specific reports, SAP Notes
  
  
  Additional
  Ensure archiving object configuration is correct and data is ready for archiving
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific archiving object or context, I can help with more tailored advice.