How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP444 - InfoProvider &1 has no active data archiving process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 444

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 has no active data archiving process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP444 - InfoProvider &1 has no active data archiving process ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP444 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not have an active data archiving process. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is trying to access archived data, but there is no active process to handle the archiving for that particular InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Archiving Process: The InfoProvider specified does not have an active data archiving process configured.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings for the InfoProvider may not be properly configured or may have been deactivated.
  Data Archiving Not Scheduled: There may not be any scheduled jobs for data archiving for the InfoProvider.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the archiving process from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question and check the settings for data archiving.
  Ensure that the archiving process is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Archiving:
  
  If the archiving process is not active, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the InfoProvider settings or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Schedule Archiving Jobs:
  
  If there are no scheduled jobs for archiving, create and schedule a data archiving job for the InfoProvider. This can be done using transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the logs for any errors related to the archiving process. This can provide insights into why the archiving process is not active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to data archiving for specific guidance on your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and scheduling, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on archiving processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring and managing data archiving in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_SMA_DAP444 error and ensure that the InfoProvider has an active data archiving process.