How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL170 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDVTPA_SEL_CHAR: &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: 170

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL170 - Number of deleted entries in table JBDVTPA_SEL_CHAR: &1 ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL170 indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of entries in the table JBDVTPA_SEL_CHAR during the archiving process. This message typically occurs when the archiving job attempts to delete entries from the specified table, but there are either too many entries being deleted or some other issue preventing the deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Deletions: The error message may indicate that the number of entries being deleted exceeds a certain threshold, which can be a safeguard to prevent performance issues or unintended data loss.
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other database integrity issues that prevent the deletion of certain entries.
  Locking Issues: Other processes may be locking the entries in the table, preventing the archiving job from completing successfully.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior during the deletion process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Threshold: Review the configuration settings for the archiving job to see if there is a threshold for the number of deletions. If necessary, adjust this threshold to allow for more entries to be deleted at once.
  Database Integrity Check: Ensure that there are no foreign key constraints or other integrity issues that would prevent the deletion of entries. You may need to resolve these issues before proceeding with the archiving job.
  Monitor Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the table. If there are locks, identify the processes holding them and resolve the locking issues.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Double-check the archiving configuration settings in transaction SARA to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Run in Smaller Batches: If the number of entries being deleted is too high, consider running the archiving job in smaller batches to avoid hitting the threshold.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SM12: To check for locks on database tables.
  SE11: To view the structure of the table JBDVTPA_SEL_CHAR.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.