How To Fix RSARCH205 - Archiving session &1 must first be ended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Archiving session &1 must first be ended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH205 - Archiving session &1 must first be ended ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH205 indicates that an archiving session must be ended before you can perform certain actions on it. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an archiving session that is still active or has not been properly closed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  The archiving session is still in progress and has not been completed.
  The session is in a status that does not allow for further actions (e.g., it is locked or in a pending state).
  There may be a system or user lock on the session preventing it from being ended.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSARCH205 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Archiving Session:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the relevant archiving object and check the status of the session in question.
  
  
  
  End the Archiving Session:
  
  If the session is still active, you need to end it. You can do this by selecting the session and choosing the option to end or delete it.
  If the session is in a locked state, you may need to unlock it first.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM12:
  
  If you suspect that there is a lock on the session, you can check for locks using transaction SM12. Look for any entries related to the archiving session and delete the locks if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs related to the archiving process may be running. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs that are still processing the archiving session. If so, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if they are stuck.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the session cannot be ended.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue using the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object you are working with, as different objects may have different behaviors and requirements.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSARCH205 error and successfully manage your archiving sessions.