How To Fix RSARCH201 - Archiving request &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Archiving request &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH201 - Archiving request &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH201 indicates that the archiving request specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or manage an archiving request that has either been deleted, does not exist, or is not properly registered in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Archiving Request: The archiving request ID you are trying to access may not exist in the database.
  Deletion: The archiving request may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the archiving request ID you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the archiving request.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from retrieving the archiving request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Archiving Request ID: Double-check the archiving request ID you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the archiving logs to see if the request was created successfully or if there were any errors during the archiving process.
  Use Transaction SARA: Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check the status of the archiving requests. You can search for the request ID to see if it exists.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the archiving requests. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect a database issue, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  Recreate the Archiving Request: If the request was deleted or never created, you may need to recreate it by running the archiving process again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving requests.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to archiving requests and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data archiving to understand the process and requirements better.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.