How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL164 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDVTCP: &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: 164

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL164 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDVTCP: &1 ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL164 indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of entries in the table JBDVTCP (which is part of the SAP Archive Management system). The message specifically states the number of entries that were attempted to be deleted from this table.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete entries from the JBDVTCP table during an archiving process, but the deletion process encounters issues. Possible causes include:
  
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other database integrity issues preventing the deletion of certain entries.
  Locking Issues: The entries may be locked by another process, preventing their deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or the archiving object.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent successful deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JB_ARCH_DEL164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the JBDVTCP table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the locking process to complete or resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for the relevant object are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SARA.
  
  
  Check Database Constraints: Review the database constraints related to the JBDVTCP table. Ensure that there are no foreign key constraints preventing the deletion of entries.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context on why the deletion failed.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction SARA to run consistency checks on the archiving object to identify any inconsistencies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  Manual Deletion: If necessary, you may consider manually deleting the entries from the JBDVTCP table, but this should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of a database administrator or SAP support.
  
  
  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: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  JBDVTCP: Table related to archiving
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving and the specific archiving object you are working with.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you are following your organization's change management policies when making changes to the database or system configurations.