How To Fix RSARCH203 - Archiving session &1 must first be set to 'invalid'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Archiving session &1 must first be set to 'invalid'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH203 - Archiving session &1 must first be set to 'invalid' ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH203 indicates that an archiving session must be set to 'invalid' before it can be processed further. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP data archiving, where an archiving session is created to manage the archiving of data from the database to the archive files.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation on an archiving session that is not in a valid state. This can happen if:
  
  The archiving session is currently in a state that does not allow further processing (e.g., it is still active or has been completed).
  There may be a need to reset the session status to 'invalid' before you can make changes or delete it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSARCH203 error, you need to set the archiving session to 'invalid'. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Archiving Administration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select the Archiving Object:
  
  Choose the relevant archiving object for which the session is created.
  
  
  
  Display Archiving Sessions:
  
  Navigate to the "Administration" tab and select "Archiving Sessions" to view the list of sessions.
  
  
  
  Find the Specific Session:
  
  Locate the archiving session that is causing the error. You can use the session number indicated in the error message (e.g., &1).
  
  
  
  Set the Session to Invalid:
  
  Select the session and choose the option to set it to 'invalid'. This may be done through a button or menu option labeled "Set Invalid" or similar.
  
  
  
  Confirm the Action:
  
  Confirm the action when prompted. This will change the status of the session, allowing you to perform further operations.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After setting the session to 'invalid', you can retry the operation that initially caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Sessions: Archiving sessions are used to manage the archiving process in SAP. Each session contains information about the data to be archived and its status.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Used for archiving administration.
  SARI: Used for displaying archiving sessions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving processes and session management.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter further complications, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSARCH203 error and continue with your archiving tasks.