How To Fix RSDA231 - Check not necessary as no data has been archived for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Check not necessary as no data has been archived for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA231 - Check not necessary as no data has been archived for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDA231 indicates that a check is not necessary because there is no data archived for the specified object (denoted by &1). This message typically arises in the context of data archiving and is part of the Data Archiving process in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message RSDA231 is triggered when a check is performed on an archiving object, but the system finds that there is no archived data available for that object. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Data Archived: The archiving process has not been executed for the specified object, meaning there are no records to check.
  Incorrect Object: The object specified may not have any data that qualifies for archiving.
  Archiving Process Not Configured: The archiving process for the object may not be properly configured or enabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA231 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Verify if the archiving process has been executed for the specified object. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see if any data has been archived.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving:
  
  If no data has been archived, you may need to run the archiving process for the object. Ensure that the necessary selection criteria are met so that data can be archived.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the object is correctly set up for archiving and that the necessary data selection criteria are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific archiving object to understand its requirements and ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Data:
  
  If you believe there should be archived data, check the database tables to confirm whether any records exist that should have been archived.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object has specific requirements and configurations. Make sure to refer to the relevant documentation for the object you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to archiving and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSDA231 error and ensure that your data archiving processes are functioning correctly.