How To Fix AUT115 - Data already archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Data already archived

What causes this issue?

The data that you want to archive has already been archived.

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?

Start the program with a new end date for archiving. The earliest end
date is &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT115 - Data already archived ?

  The SAP error message AUT115, which states "Data already archived," typically occurs when you attempt to access or process data that has already been archived in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to retrieve or manipulate data that has been moved to an archive for storage efficiency or compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The primary cause of this error is that the data you are trying to access has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data from the database to an archive storage to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Incorrect Access: You may be trying to access data using a transaction or report that does not support archived data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the settings related to data retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Status: Verify if the data you are trying to access is indeed archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions (e.g., SARA) to see the status of the archived data.
  Use Archive Retrieval: If you need to access archived data, use the appropriate transaction or report that supports retrieving archived data. For example, you might need to use specific archive retrieval transactions or reports designed for this purpose.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific archiving object you are dealing with. This documentation often provides guidance on how to access archived data.
  Restore Data: If necessary, you can restore the archived data back to the database if you need to work with it actively. This should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access archived data if applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each type of data in SAP has its own archiving object, which defines how the data is archived and retrieved. Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving object related to the data you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the AUT115 error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for specific scenarios.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.