How To Fix RSDA238 - &1 data records locked by archiving request &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: &1 data records locked by archiving request &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA238 - &1 data records locked by archiving request &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDA238 indicates that a certain number of data records are locked due to an archiving request. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving processes in SAP, where data is moved from the database to an archive to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Cause:
  The error message RSDA238 occurs when:
  
  An archiving request is currently processing and has locked certain data records.
  Another process or user is trying to access or modify those locked records, leading to a conflict.
  The archiving process has not completed successfully, or there are issues with the archiving request itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA238 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Verify the status of the archiving request that is locking the records. You can do this by checking the archiving logs or using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to see if the archiving process is still running or if it has failed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the archiving process is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once the archiving request finishes, the locks on the data records should be released.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Archiving Process:
  
  If the archiving process is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. This can be done through transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to find the job related to the archiving request and cancel it.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check if there are any other locks on the data records. If you find locks that are not related to the archiving process, you may need to investigate and resolve those as well.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how data is selected for archiving, how the archiving jobs are scheduled, and how to monitor their progress.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  Performance Considerations: Regularly archiving data can help improve system performance and manage database size, but it is essential to monitor and manage the archiving process to avoid issues like the RSDA238 error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.