How To Fix NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING013 - Cons. of archive representatives not allowed while data aging in progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING - MM: messages for archiving

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cons. of archive representatives not allowed while data aging in progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING013 - Cons. of archive representatives not allowed while data aging in progress ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING013 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving process in the context of data aging. Specifically, the message states that the consumption of archive representatives is not allowed while data aging is in progress. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or manipulate archived data while the data aging process is still ongoing.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Data Aging Process: The primary cause of this error is that a data aging process is currently running, which locks certain operations related to the archived data.
  Concurrent Access: There may be attempts to access or consume archived data while the system is still processing the data aging, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow concurrent operations on archived data during the aging process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the ongoing data aging process to complete. Once it is finished, you should be able to access or consume the archived data without encountering this error.
  Check Background Jobs: Monitor the background jobs in the SAP system to identify if there are any active data aging jobs. You can do this using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Review Logs: Check the logs for the data aging process to ensure that it is running correctly and to identify any potential issues that may be causing delays.
  Configuration Review: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to data aging and archiving to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to data aging and archiving for any specific recommendations or best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Aging: This is a process in SAP that helps manage data lifecycle by moving older data to an archive, which can improve system performance and reduce database size.
  Archiving: Archiving in SAP is the process of moving data that is no longer needed for daily operations to a storage medium, which can be accessed if needed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.