How To Fix ARCH_ANA234 - Analysis for table &1 (analysis variant &2) is currently running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Analysis for table &1 (analysis variant &2) is currently running

What causes this issue?

The analysis for table &v1& (analysis variant &v2&) cannot be deleted
because it is currently being carried out.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the analysis has been completed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA234 - Analysis for table &1 (analysis variant &2) is currently running ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA234 indicates that an analysis for a specific table (denoted as &1) using a particular analysis variant (denoted as &2) is currently in progress. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving and analysis processes within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is already executing an analysis for the same table and analysis variant. SAP does not allow multiple concurrent analyses on the same table to prevent data inconsistencies and resource contention.
  Long-Running Process: The analysis process may be taking longer than expected due to a large volume of data or system performance issues.
  Stuck Process: In some cases, the analysis process may have become stuck or is not completing due to system issues or deadlocks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the current analysis process to complete. You can check the status of the running process in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM50 (Process Overview).
  Check for Long-Running Jobs: If the analysis is taking too long, investigate the job in SM37 to see if it is still active or if it has failed. If it has failed, you may need to analyze the logs to understand the reason for the failure.
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If you determine that the process is stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This can be done in SM50 or SM37 by selecting the job and choosing to cancel it. Be cautious with this approach, as terminating a process can lead to data inconsistencies.
  Review System Performance: If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing system performance and resource allocation. It may be necessary to optimize the database or increase system resources.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific analysis variant and table for any known issues or recommendations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Performance Monitoring: Use tools like ST03N (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.