How To Fix EMDUS603 - MDUS request data not found in archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 603

• Message text: MDUS request data not found in archive

What causes this issue?

The MDUS request data was not found in the archive. In Customizing, you
can define whether the MDUS request data is archived along with the
billing document, or whether it is deleted when the billing document is
archived. At the time of archiving, the Customizing settings probably
specified that the MDUS data should not be archived. If this is the
case, the system can no longer display the MDUS data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMDUS603 - MDUS request data not found in archive ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS603 indicates that a request for data related to the MDUS (Master Data Update Service) could not be found in the archive. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving and retrieval processes within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with master data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Archiving: The requested data may have been archived and is no longer available in the active database. This can happen if the data retention policies have been applied and the data has been moved to an archive.
  Incorrect Request: The request made to retrieve the data may be incorrect or malformed, leading to the system not being able to locate the data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving process or the settings related to the MDUS.
  Data Deletion: The data might have been deleted or not properly archived, leading to its absence in the archive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify the archiving settings in the SAP system to ensure that the data is being archived correctly and that the archive files are accessible.
  Review Request Parameters: Ensure that the parameters used in the request are correct and that you are querying the right data set.
  Access Archive Files: If the data is archived, you may need to access the archive files directly. Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and view archived data.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Data Restoration: If the data is critical and cannot be found, consider restoring it from a backup if available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (for archiving), SARI (for restoring), and SLG1 (for application logs) to manage and troubleshoot archiving issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving and MDUS to understand the processes and best practices.
  Data Retention Policies: Understand your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance and proper data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the EMDUS603 error in your SAP system.