How To Fix RSARCH204 - Archiving session &1 must first be ended or marked as invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Archiving session &1 must first be ended or marked as invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH204 - Archiving session &1 must first be ended or marked as invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH204 indicates that an archiving session is currently active and must be either ended or marked as invalid before you can proceed with further actions related to archiving. This error typically occurs when you attempt to start a new archiving session or perform operations on an existing session that is still open.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  An archiving session is still active and has not been completed or closed.
  The session may be in a state that prevents further actions, such as being locked or in progress.
  There may be a need to mark the session as invalid if it cannot be completed for some reason.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSARCH204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the "Archive Sessions" section to view the list of active archiving sessions.
  
  
  
  End or Mark as Invalid:
  
  If you find the session that is causing the issue, you can either:
  
  End the Session: If the session is still in progress and can be completed, you can end it properly.
  Mark as Invalid: If the session cannot be completed (e.g., due to errors), you can mark it as invalid. This can usually be done by selecting the session and choosing the option to mark it as invalid.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the archiving session. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the archiving session to identify any issues that may have caused it to remain active. You can do this in the same SARA transaction.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After ending or marking the session as invalid, you can retry the operation that initially triggered the RSARCH204 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SLG1: Application Log for checking logs related to archiving
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  Check SAP Notes related to archiving issues for any specific fixes or updates.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSARCH204 error and continue with your archiving tasks in SAP.