How To Fix RSARCH218 - Starting Selective Deletion

RSARCH218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSARCH - BW Archiving: News

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Starting Selective Deletion

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSARCH218 - Starting Selective Deletion ?

  The SAP error message RSARCH218 typically occurs during the process of selective deletion in the SAP system, particularly in the context of data archiving. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause of RSARCH218
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the deletion process may not be valid or may not match any existing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Locking: The data that is being targeted for deletion may be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion from proceeding.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object or the related settings that are causing the error.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the archiving object itself.
  
  Solution
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