How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL173 - Number of entries for deletion in table JBDVTMD: &1

JB_ARCH_DEL173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Number of entries for deletion in table JBDVTMD: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL173 - Number of entries for deletion in table JBDVTMD: &1 ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL173 indicates that there is an issue with the number of entries for deletion in the table JBDVTMD (which is related to the archiving of documents in the SAP system). This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system attempts to delete entries from the specified table but encounters a problem with the number of entries that are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The number of entries that the system is trying to delete exceeds the predefined limits set in the system configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the table that prevent successful deletion.
  Locking Issues: Other processes may be locking the entries in the table, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Incorrect configuration settings for archiving or deletion processes can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JB_ARCH_DEL173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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