How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL037 - Deletion report as test run, no changes to database

JB_ARCH_DEL037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Deletion report as test run, no changes to database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL037 - Deletion report as test run, no changes to database ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL037 indicates that a deletion report was executed in test mode, and as a result, no changes were made to the database. This message is typically encountered when running archiving or deletion jobs in SAP, particularly in the context of data archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this message is that the deletion report was executed with the "test run" option enabled. In this mode, the system simulates the deletion process without actually making any changes to the database. This is often done to verify what would happen during the actual deletion process, allowing users to review the results before committing to the changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue and perform the actual deletion, you need to run the deletion report without the test run option. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Deletion Report:
  
  Go to the transaction code associated with the deletion report (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  
  
  Select the