How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP103 - InfoProvider &1 does not have a data archiving process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not have a data archiving process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP103 - InfoProvider &1 does not have a data archiving process ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP103 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1) does not have a data archiving process defined. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data management and archiving processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Process: The InfoProvider in question has not been configured with a data archiving process. This means that the system does not know how to handle the archiving of data for that specific InfoProvider.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the InfoProvider or the archiving settings in the BW system.
  Data Model Changes: If the InfoProvider was recently created or modified, the archiving settings may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define an Archiving Process:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question.
  Check the settings for the InfoProvider and ensure that an archiving process is defined.
  If not, you may need to create a new archiving process for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured in the BW system.
  You can check the settings in the transaction code SARA, where you can manage archiving objects and processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving processes for BW InfoProviders to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining or updating the archiving process, test the process to ensure that it works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP BW: Archiving is a process that helps manage data growth by moving older data to storage, which can improve performance and reduce database size.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench.
  SARA: Archive Administration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RS_SMA_DAP103 error and ensure that your InfoProvider has the necessary data archiving process in place.