How To Fix BF00301 - Undeleted archive files exist for &

BF00301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Undeleted archive files exist for &

What causes this issue?

Archive files that have not been deleted exist for object &V1&.

System Response

There is a risk that data inconsistencies may arise if objects of the
type &V1& are changed in the database but still exist in the old form
in an archive file.

How to fix this error?

First delete the contents of the archive files from the database; if
you then wish to change an element from an archive file, you should
restore it first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform the colleagues who are responsible for archiving.

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BF00301 - Details

• The SAP error message BF00301 indicates that there are undeleted archive files for a specific object or application. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or manage archive files in the SAP system, but there are still references or existing files that have not been properly deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Archive Files: The error usually arises when there are still archive files present in the system that have not been deleted or processed.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: If the deletion process was interrupted or not completed successfully, it can leave behind undeleted files.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain archive files.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can also lead to this error, as the system may not allow the deletion of files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Files: Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archive files. Look for any files that are still marked as existing or undeleted.
  Delete