How To Fix 1R474 - Archive file for category &1 was deleted

1R474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 474

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R474 - Archive file for category &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message 1R474 indicates that an archive file for a specific category (denoted by &1) has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data archiving process, where data is moved from the database to an archive file to improve performance and manage data growth.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The archive file may have been manually deleted by a user or administrator.
  Retention Policy: The system's retention policy may have led to the automatic deletion of the archive file after a certain period.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, leading to accidental deletion or corruption.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive File Status: Verify if the archive file for the specified category exists in the designated archive directory. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it from a