How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL021 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDZSZT: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB_ARCH_DEL - SEM: Message Class for Archiving and Deletion in SEM

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Number of deleted entries in table JBDZSZT: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL021 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDZSZT: &1 ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL021 indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of entries in the table JBDZSZT, which is part of the SAP system's archiving process. This message typically occurs during the execution of an archiving job, specifically when the system attempts to delete entries from the specified table.
  Cause:
  The error message JB_ARCH_DEL021 is triggered when the number of entries that were supposed to be deleted from the JBDZSZT table does not match the expected count. This discrepancy can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion process from completing successfully.
  Locking Issues: Other processes or users may have locks on the entries in the JBDZSZT table, preventing their deletion.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the archiving process may lead to unexpected behavior.
  Database Constraints: Referential integrity constraints in the database may prevent the deletion of certain entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JB_ARCH_DEL021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the JBDZSZT table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or resolve them.
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration for the relevant object is set up correctly. You can check this in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Analyze the Job Log: Review the job log for the archiving job that triggered the error. This log may provide additional details about the specific entries that could not be deleted.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in the JBDZSZT table. You can use transaction SE14 to check and repair inconsistencies.
  
  
  Manual Deletion: If necessary, you may consider manually deleting the problematic entries from the JBDZSZT table, but this should be done with caution and ideally in consultation with your SAP Basis or ABAP team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA (Archiving Administration)
  SM12 (Display and Manage Locks)
  SE14 (Database Utility)
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  JBDZSZT: This table is related to the archiving of business documents in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving and data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the JB_ARCH_DEL021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.