How To Fix DA486 - & action: ALT

DA486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 486

• Message text: & action: ALT

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA486 - & action: ALT ?

  The SAP error message DA486 typically relates to issues with the data archiving process, specifically when there are problems with the archiving object or the data that is being archived. The error message may indicate that there is a problem with the data selection criteria or that the data cannot be archived due to certain constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria for the data to be archived may not be correctly defined, leading to no data being found or selected for archiving.
  Locking Issues: The data that is being archived may be locked by another process, preventing the archiving process from completing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues with the data that prevent it from being archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for the archiving process to ensure they are correctly