How To Fix NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING015 - &1 archive representatives deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING - MM: messages for archiving

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1 archive representatives deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING015 - &1 archive representatives deleted ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING015 indicates that archive representatives have been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of the archiving process in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials management (MM) data.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Deletion of Archive Representatives: The archive representatives that are supposed to be linked to the archived data have been deleted or are no longer available in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the archiving process, such as missing entries in the database that are expected to be present.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration settings related to the archiving process in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Representatives:
  
  Verify if the archive representatives exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes related to archiving.
  If they are missing, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for archiving in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Use transaction SARA to review the archiving object settings and ensure that they are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction SARA to run consistency checks on the archiving objects. This can help identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process used to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It involves creating archive files that can be stored and retrieved when necessary.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving for best practices and guidelines on how to manage archive representatives and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING015 error and ensure that your archiving process runs smoothly.