How To Fix ARCH_ANA263 - Background job for analysis of table &1 scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Background job for analysis of table &1 scheduled

What causes this issue?

You want to run or update a table analysis for table &v1&.
A background job to run the analysis and delete the existing analysis
has been successfully scheduled.
The job name is: &v2&.
The identification number is: &v3&.

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?

For more information on your background job, choose <ZK>Goto</> ->
<ZK>Job overview</>
or call transaction SM37. Here, you can also change or delete
your job.
<ZH>Note</>
INCLUDE TAANA_BACKGRJOBS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA263 - Background job for analysis of table &1 scheduled ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA263 indicates that a background job for the analysis of a specific table (denoted by &1) has been scheduled. This message is typically related to the archiving process in SAP, particularly when dealing with data archiving and analysis of database tables.
  Cause:
  The error message itself is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that a background job has been scheduled. This can occur in the following scenarios:
  
  Archiving Process: When you initiate an archiving process for a specific table, SAP schedules a background job to analyze the table's data.
  Performance Optimization: The system may be optimizing the performance of the database by analyzing the table to determine which data can be archived.
  Data Volume Management: If the table has a large volume of data, the system may automatically schedule a job to analyze it for archiving purposes.
  
  Solution:
  Since ARCH_ANA263 is an informational message, there is no direct "solution" required unless the background job fails or does not complete as expected. Here are steps you can take:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the scheduled background job. Look for any errors or issues that may have occurred during execution.
  Review Job Logs: If the job has completed, review the job logs for any warnings or errors that may indicate issues with the analysis or archiving process.
  Monitor System Performance: Ensure that the system performance is not adversely affected by the scheduled job. If necessary, adjust the scheduling of the job to off-peak hours.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and background jobs for specific guidance on the table in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to archiving and background jobs.
  Archiving Strategy: Review your organization's data archiving strategy to ensure it aligns with best practices and system performance requirements.
  
  If you encounter specific issues with the background job or if it fails, you may need to investigate further based on the error messages or logs generated during the job execution.