How To Fix CATS_ARCH002 - CATS data archived for destruction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ARCH -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: CATS data archived for destruction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ARCH002 - CATS data archived for destruction ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ARCH002 indicates that the CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) data has been archived and is now marked for destruction. This typically occurs when the data retention period for archived CATS data has expired, and the system is set to delete this data as part of its data management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The CATS data has been archived according to the archiving policies set in your SAP system. This is usually done to manage database size and improve performance.
  Retention Period Expired: The retention period for the archived data has expired, and the system is configured to delete this data.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the archiving object for CATS may be configured to automatically delete data after a certain period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings for CATS in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) and checking the settings for the CATS archiving object.
  Adjust Retention Period: If necessary, adjust the retention period for archived data to prevent premature deletion in the future.
  Data Recovery: If you need to access the archived data, you may need to restore it from the archive. This can be done using the same transaction code SARA to access archived data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Data Management team for specific procedures related to archiving and data retention policies.
  System Configuration: If the deletion of archived data is not intended, you may need to review the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure they align with your organization's data retention policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  CAT2: CATS - Time Sheet Entry
  CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet
  
  
  Archiving Object: The archiving object for CATS is typically CATS. You can find more details about the archiving process and settings in the SAP Help Portal or through your SAP documentation.
  Data Retention Policies: It's important to have clear data retention policies in place to manage archived data effectively and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.