How To Fix BA464 - You do not need to convert archiving session &1

BA464 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 464

• Message text: You do not need to convert archiving session &1

What causes this issue?

When the archiving session &V1& is created from an ILM file conversion,
the composition of files in the new session remains unchanged. The
reason for this is that the rules in Information Retention Manager do
not create a new assignment between the data objects and archive files.

System Response

The status of the previous archiving session is not changed to
"Replaced". The system deletes all the archive files and archiving
management data for the new archiving session because these are copies
of the converted session.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA464 - You do not need to convert archiving session &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA464, which states "You do not need to convert archiving session &1," typically occurs in the context of data archiving and is related to the archiving process in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Session Status: The error indicates that the archiving session specified (denoted by &1) does not require conversion. This can happen if the session has already been processed or if it is in a state that does not require any further action.
  Incorrect Session Reference: The session number provided may not correspond to an active or valid archiving session.
  Archiving Process Completion: The archiving process for the specified session may have already been completed, and therefore, no further conversion is necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Status: Verify the status of the archiving session in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving) and checking