How To Fix RSDA237 - No overlap with archived data areas found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No overlap with archived data areas found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA237 - No overlap with archived data areas found ?

  The SAP error message RSDA237 "No overlap with archived data areas found" typically occurs in the context of data archiving and retrieval processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any archived data that corresponds to the specified selection criteria or data areas.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Archived Data: The most common cause is that there is no archived data available for the specified selection criteria. This could happen if the data has not been archived yet or if the archiving process did not complete successfully.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the archived data may not match any of the archived data areas. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, document types, or other filtering parameters.
  
  
  Archiving Object Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured, or the data areas may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Data Deletion: If the archived data has been deleted or if the archive files are not accessible, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archived Data: Verify that the data you are trying to access has indeed been archived. You can do this by checking the archive management transactions (e.g., SARA) to see if the relevant data exists in the archive.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve the archived data are correct. Adjust the criteria to match the archived data.
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration: Review the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the data areas are correctly defined and that the archiving process has been set up properly.
  
  
  Re-archive Data: If necessary, you may need to re-run the archiving process for the relevant data to ensure it is archived correctly.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into why the data is not available.
  
  
  Access Archive Files: Ensure that the archive files are accessible and have not been moved or deleted from their expected location.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARCH: Archive Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific archiving objects and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the archiving process or the RSDA237 error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or system-specific issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDA237 error in your SAP system.