How To Fix AH163 - Historical data will be lost

AH163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Historical data will be lost

What causes this issue?

The historical data already entered will be deleted because of a change
in discount type or reference base.

System Response

This concerns a system warning.

How to fix this error?

The warning can be ignored, or the transaction can be canceled.

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AH163 - Details

• The SAP error message AH163, which states "Historical data will be lost," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This message indicates that certain historical data may be deleted or become inaccessible due to the actions being performed, such as data archiving or deletion processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: When archiving data, the system may remove historical records from the database to optimize performance and storage. If the archiving process is not configured correctly, it may lead to the loss of important historical data.
  Deletion of Records: If records are being deleted without proper consideration of dependencies or historical significance, this can trigger the AH163 message.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the data archiving configuration can lead to unintended data loss.
  User Actions: Users may inadvertently initiate processes that lead to the loss of historical data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the configuration settings for data archiving in the SAP