How To Fix CFD_ARCHIVE_LOG012 - Cleanup of archived field &1 started.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ARCHIVE_LOG - Custom Fields: Archive Log

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cleanup of archived field &1 started.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE_LOG012 - Cleanup of archived field &1 started. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE_LOG012 indicates that the cleanup process for archived data has started for a specific field. This message is typically informational rather than an error, meaning it is part of the normal operation of the archiving process in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The message is generated when the system initiates the cleanup of archived data for a specific field. This is part of the data management process in SAP to ensure that archived data is properly handled and that the database remains optimized.
  Scheduled Jobs: It may be triggered by a scheduled job that is set to clean up archived data periodically.
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor the Process: Since this message is informational, you should monitor the process to ensure it completes successfully. You can check the job logs in transaction SM37 to see if there are any subsequent messages or errors.
  Check Archiving Settings: Ensure that your archiving settings are correctly configured. You can review the archiving object settings in transaction SARA.
  Review Cleanup Jobs: If you have specific cleanup jobs set up, ensure they are running as expected and that there are no issues with the job execution.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and cleanup processes for more detailed information on managing archived data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific settings and configurations that dictate how data is archived and cleaned up.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to archiving and cleanup processes.
  
  If you encounter any issues during the cleanup process or if the job fails, you may need to investigate further based on the specific error messages or logs generated during the job execution.