How To Fix RSDA210 - Data archiving process &1 is not active and cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Data archiving process &1 is not active and cannot be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA210 - Data archiving process &1 is not active and cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message RSDA210 indicates that a data archiving process is not active and therefore cannot be executed. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving in SAP systems, where certain processes must be configured and activated before they can be executed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Archiving Object: The archiving object you are trying to use is not activated in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the archiving process may not have been completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the archiving process from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Archiving Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check if the archiving object you are trying to use is active. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  You can do this by selecting the archiving object and using the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration steps for the archiving object have been completed. This may include defining the archiving file paths, setting up the necessary variants, and ensuring that the data selection criteria are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review system logs and error messages for any underlying technical issues that may be affecting the archiving process. You can use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with. There may be specific prerequisites or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if there are known issues with the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAD1: Archive Data Deletion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the archiving object you are working with.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on data archiving processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDA210 error and successfully execute the data archiving process.