How To Fix FAA_ARCH003 - Archiving delete process started on host &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_ARCH - Data Archiving Fixed Asset Accounting S/4

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Archiving delete process started on host &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_ARCH003 - Archiving delete process started on host &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_ARCH003 indicates that an archiving delete process has been initiated on a specific host. This message is typically related to the archiving and deletion of data in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module of SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process: The message is generated when an archiving delete process is started. This process is part of the data management strategy in SAP to remove old or unnecessary data from the database to improve performance and manage storage.
  Background Job: The archiving delete process is usually executed as a background job, which may be scheduled or triggered manually.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for archiving in the SAP system may not be correctly set up, leading to issues during the delete process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job related to the archiving delete process. Look for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the process is not completing successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that can provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Object: 
  
  Ensure that the archiving object related to Asset Accounting is correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code SARA by selecting the relevant archiving object and reviewing its settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the archiving delete process has the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Lack of proper authorizations can lead to failures in the process.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency: 
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the delete process to fail.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the archiving delete process. There may be patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to move data that is no longer needed for day-to-day operations to a storage medium. This helps in improving system performance and managing database size.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving and data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.