How To Fix RSDA016 - Data archiving process &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data archiving process &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA016 - Data archiving process &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSDA016 indicates that a data archiving process has been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving in SAP systems, where certain data is moved from the database to an archive to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Deletion: The archiving process may have been manually deleted by a user with the necessary permissions.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or settings may lead to the deletion of archiving processes.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving process was transported from one system to another, it might not have been properly configured or could have been deleted during the transport.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database or the archiving object could lead to the deletion of the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Process: Verify if the archiving process is indeed deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SARA) and checking the list of archiving processes.
  
  
  Recreate the Archiving Process: If the process is deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to transaction SARA.
  Selecting the appropriate archiving object.
  Reconfiguring the archiving settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to prevent unauthorized deletions in the future.
  
  
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related messages that might provide more context on why the archiving process was deleted.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving process is associated with a specific archiving object. Understanding the archiving object and its configuration is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SLG1 (Application Log) for managing and monitoring archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues related to archiving processes and the RSDA016 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDA016 error and implement a solution to restore the necessary archiving process.