How To Fix BA009 - Obsolete

BA009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Obsolete

What causes this issue?

The archive "&V1&" for the object "&V2&" does not contain any data.

System Response

The archive file or archive files were not opened.

How to fix this error?

Please choose archive files which contain data. Please note that all
archive files chosen must contain data.

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BA009 - Details

• The SAP error message BA009 "Obsolete" typically indicates that a particular business object, such as a material, vendor, or customer, is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can occur for various reasons, including changes in business processes, data cleanup efforts, or the retirement of certain materials or vendors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence Marking: The object has been explicitly marked as obsolete in the system.
  Data Cleanup: Regular maintenance or data cleansing activities may have led to the marking of certain records as obsolete.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business strategy or processes may render certain materials or vendors unnecessary.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration or settings in the system may lead to the marking of objects as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials, XK03 for vendors) and checking the status.
  Reactivation: If the