How To Fix 8I495 - Difference found between archive and database; deletion aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Difference found between archive and database; deletion aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I495 - Difference found between archive and database; deletion aborted ?

  The SAP error message 8I495 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the data in the archive and the data in the database. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system detects that the data it is trying to delete from the database does not match the data that is stored in the archive. This inconsistency can prevent the deletion of the data from the database, leading to the error message.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that the data in the database has been changed after it was archived, leading to a mismatch.
  Incomplete Archiving: If the archiving process was not completed successfully, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database records after archiving can also cause this issue.
  System Errors: Errors during the archiving process or database updates can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Logs: Review the archive logs to identify any issues that occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Re-archive Data: If possible, re-archive the data to ensure that the archive is consistent with the database. This may involve deleting the existing archive and creating a new one.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the consistency of the archived data against the database.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using tools like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (for archiving), SARI (for displaying archived data), and SAD1 (for displaying archive information).
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how data is moved from the database to the archive and how to manage archived data.
  Backup and Recovery: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing archiving or deletion operations to prevent data loss.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 8I495 and ensure that your archiving process runs smoothly.