How To Fix 1R473 - Archive file for category &1 was collected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Archive file for category &1 was collected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R473 - Archive file for category &1 was collected ?

  The SAP error message 1R473 indicates that an archive file for a specific category (denoted by &1) has been collected. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving processes within SAP systems, where data is moved from the database to an archive file to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Cause:
  The error message is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather an informational message indicating that the archiving process has successfully collected data for the specified category. The message is generated when the archiving job has completed its task of collecting data that meets the archiving criteria defined for that category.
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is generally no action required unless you are experiencing issues with the archiving process itself. However, if you need to address concerns related to this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the archiving logs to ensure that the archiving process completed successfully without any errors. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and checking the logs for the specific archiving object.
  
  
  Verify Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files have been created and stored correctly. You can check the archive file status in the same transaction (SARA) under the relevant archiving object.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: If you need to adjust the archiving settings (e.g., selection criteria, retention periods), you can do so in the configuration settings for the specific archiving object.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for more detailed information on the archiving process and any specific considerations.
  
  
  Monitor System Performance: After archiving, monitor the system performance to ensure that the archiving process has had the desired effect on database size and performance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving process in SAP is associated with specific archiving objects, which define the data to be archived and the rules governing the archiving process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SAD1 (Archive Deletion) for managing archiving tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to archiving issues or enhancements that may provide additional guidance or solutions.
  
  If you encounter further issues or if the message is accompanied by other error messages, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.