How To Fix BA086 - Obsolete

BA086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Obsolete

What causes this issue?

Archives can only be stored if the files are available and the deletion
program has already processed the files.

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?

Please maintain the file names so that ArchiveLink can find the files
and make sure that the archive files are processed by the deletion
program before they are archived by ArchiveLink.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA086 - Obsolete ?

  The SAP error message BA086, which indicates "Obsolete," typically arises in the context of the SAP Business Application (BA) module, particularly when dealing with business transactions or master data that are no longer valid or have been marked as obsolete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Master Data: The error often occurs when trying to use a master data record (like a material, vendor, or customer) that has been flagged as obsolete in the system.
  Transaction Issues: It can also happen if a transaction is being processed that references an obsolete record.
  Data Migration: During data migration or updates, records may be marked as obsolete if they do not meet current business rules or standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data records to identify if the record you are trying to use is indeed marked as obsolete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials, XK03 for vendors) and checking the status